Weather conditions in israel

Police close entry, exit to Eilat as Election Day storm brings flood risk along Routes 40,12,13

The public is urged to stay away from streambeds amid a real risk of life-threatening flash floods in the southern Negev, Arava, Judean Desert and Dead Sea area as Israelis vote.

|ByYOAV ETIEL, SIMCHA PASKO, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
People walk near Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City on a rainy day, October 24, 2026.
People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.

Israel braces for rainy Election Day, but can bad weather affect voter turnout?

Showers are expected on Election Day, but turnout figures going back to 1949 show that the weather has never decided who shows up at the ballot box.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
Heavy flooding inundates a road in the village of Abu Gosh, outside Jerusalem, as vehicles and heavy machinery make their way through floodwaters following winter rains.

One Israeli killed, another missing as winter storm sweeps Israel

A woman in her 50s from east Jerusalem was killed after a heavy object struck her as floodwaters rose in her home, and emergency services are searching for a boy near Modi'in Illit.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS, YANIR YAGNA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Wind, rain and floods: What's the weather in Israel?

Unseasonably cold temperatures will continue until Wednesday, along with rain, wind and thunderstorms.

MARCH 19, 2023ByYOAV ETIEL/WALLA
Palestinians seen at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem's Old City, during a stormy winter day, February 7, 2023.

Spring showers: Storms continue for second day amid fear of floods down south

Find out what the weather forecast looks like in Israel over the coming days.

MARCH 15, 2023ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV
A woman walks in a flooded street during heavy rain in downtown Jerusalem, on March 14, 2023.

Israeli heatwaves are going to keep getting worse - study

Global warming is going to keep causing extreme weather phenomena, leading to heatwave mortality to increase tenfold.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
During heatwaves, people find any way to cool themselves down.

Winter Storm Barbara expected to wreak havoc across Israel

The storm that will reach Israel on Monday morning caused extensive preparations by the country's rescue services and municipalities.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rescue, medical teams and police at the scene where scaffolding collapsed after strong winds, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, February 6, 2023.

Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

JANUARY 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.

Why has Israel's winter been more like spring?

The Meteorology Service says that this winter has been Israel’s driest winter in 60 years, and the temperatures have stayed mild throughout. 

JANUARY 24, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Winter in Israel.

Man saved by insulated suit after struck by lightning while fishing on beach

A man is lucky to be alive after he was struck by lightning while fishing with his friend

JANUARY 15, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Weather in Israel: Possible thunderstorms, northern floods, Hermon snow

Winter weather will hit Israel over the weekend, with rains in the North and center as well as possible thunderstorms, flooding in the North and snow in the Hermon.

JANUARY 13, 2023ByWALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A woman walks in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Israel's still warm - even though it's winter: Weather forecast

Temperatures expected to be higher than usual on Sunday, Monday • Tuesday's going to cool down

DECEMBER 11, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
PEOPLE WAIT at the light rail stop on Jaffa Road in downtown Jerusalem.

Chance of light rain, thunderstorms in Israel's North - IMS

Overall, temperatures are expected to drop throughout the day to be slightly below the seasonal norm, with temperatures in Jerusalem set to range between 15 and 21 degrees Celcius on average.

MAY 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Winter in Israel.