Israel Braces for Autumn Rains and Cooler Temperatures During Sukkot Holiday
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Israel's weather will transition to autumn during the Sukkot holiday, with temperatures dropping and significant rainfall expected, especially over the weekend. Coastal areas will see highs around 28 C, while inland and southern regions experience varied temperatures and rain patterns.
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- Autumn weather arrives in Israel with cooler temperatures and rain during Sukkot.
- Significant rainfall is expected across the country, particularly from Friday to Saturday.
- Coastal temperatures will average 28 C, with inland areas experiencing cooler nights.
- Eilat will remain warm, with highs reaching 39 C on Monday before cooling.
- Northern regions and the Negev are also forecast to receive heavy weekend showers.
Israel is set to experience a significant shift in weather as autumn officially arrives during the Sukkot holiday, marking the transition from September to October. Forecasters predict substantial rainfall, particularly over the upcoming weekend, bringing an end to the recent heatwave.
Along the Mediterranean coast, including cities like Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Ashdod, temperatures will hover around 28 degrees Celsius (82 F) for most of the week, with a brief spike to 30 C (86 F) on Monday. Nighttime temperatures will be around 23 C (73 F). Light rain is possible on Thursday, followed by heavy downpours on Friday and Saturday.
Jerusalem and its surrounding Judean Hills will see temperatures starting at 26 C (79 F) on Sunday and reaching 28 C (82 F) on Monday, before dropping to a more moderate 23-24 C (73-75 F). Nights will be cooler, around 16-17 C (61-63 F), with a chance of light rain on Saturday.
In the Samaria region, temperatures will be around 28 C (82 F) on Sunday and Monday, then settle to 24-25 C (75-77 F), with nighttime lows of 17-18 C (63-64 F). Light to heavy rains are expected Friday and Saturday.
The Sea of Galilee area (Kinneret) will experience highs of 32 C (90 F) on Sunday and Monday, decreasing to 28-29 C (82-84 F) afterward, with nighttime temperatures of 22-23 C (72-73 F). Rain is possible on Monday and from Thursday through Saturday.
The Golan Heights will see temperatures around 31 C (88 F) on Sunday, dropping to 28 C (82 F) from Monday to Thursday, and 26 C (79 F) by the weekend. Nighttime temperatures will be 17-18 C (63-64 F). Similar to the Kinneret, rain is forecast for Monday and from Thursday to Saturday.
Northern Galilee, including the Hula Valley, will have highs of 31 C (88 F) on Monday and Tuesday, then 29-28 C (84-82 F) for the rest of the week, with nighttime temperatures of 19-20 C (66-68 F). Light rain is possible Thursday, with heavy showers expected Friday and Saturday.
In the northern Negev, including Beersheba, temperatures will start at 30 C (86 F) on Sunday, reach 32 C (90 F) on Monday, and then stabilize at 28-29 C (82-84 F). Nighttime temperatures will be 19-20 C (66-68 F). Even this southern region can expect heavy rain, primarily overnight, on Friday and Saturday.
Eilat and the Red Sea resort area will see the highest temperatures, with 36 C (97 F) on Sunday and a peak of 39 C (102 F) on Monday, before cooling to around 33 C (91 F) for the remainder of the week. Nighttime temperatures will be 24-25 C (75-77 F).
