Israel Weather Forecast Ahead of Rosh Hashanah Holiday

Israel is set for a pre-holiday week with weather patterns generally aligning with seasonal averages as Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins on Friday evening, September 11. On Saturday, September 5, the country will experience partly cloudy skies in the morning, transitioning to mostly clear conditions throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to remain close to the seasonal norm across most regions, with some morning drizzle possible in northern and central areas. The ultraviolet index will be high to very high. The Mediterranean Sea will be calm, with wave heights between 40 and 90 cm. Forecasted temperatures for Saturday include Jerusalem (17-30°C), Tel Aviv (24-31°C), Haifa (23-31°C), Safed (19-30°C), Katzrin (20-34°C), Tiberias (24-35°C), Nazareth (23-34°C), Afula (22-34°C), Beit She'an (26-38°C), Lod (23-32°C), Ashdod (24-31°C), the Dead Sea coast (27-37°C), Beersheba (21-33°C), Mitzpe Ramon (21-32°C), and Eilat (29-39°C).

Sunday, September 6, will see variable cloudiness, with a slight temperature decrease, particularly in mountainous and inland areas. Morning drizzle may persist in the north and center. On Monday, September 7, skies will range from partly cloudy to clear, and temperatures will rise slightly, especially in mountainous and inland regions, exceeding the usual for this time of year. Increased heat stress is anticipated in most parts of Israel. Tuesday, September 8, will start with partly cloudy skies, becoming clear during the day. Temperatures will climb a bit further, mainly in the mountains and inland areas, remaining above the seasonal average.