Israel Braces for Cooler Weather, Possible Showers This Week

Israel is transitioning into autumn with a forecast of cooler temperatures and variable cloud cover for Monday, October 5. High-altitude clouds are expected, and temperatures will drop slightly, particularly in mountainous and inland areas, falling below the seasonal average. Light rain is possible in the south overnight. Sea temperatures are around 28°C in the Mediterranean, 29°C in the Sea of Galilee, 26°C in the Red Sea, and 28°C in the Dead Sea, with moderate to slight waves. Air temperatures will range from 16°C to 24°C in Jerusalem and 20°C to 27°C in Tel Aviv. On Tuesday, October 6, the variable cloudiness will continue, with a further slight temperature decrease, remaining below average in the mountains and central regions. Local, mostly light rain is anticipated across much of the country, especially in the south and east, with a minor risk of flash floods in southern Negev and Arava wadis. By Wednesday, October 7, temperatures will rise back to seasonal norms, accompanied by variable clouds and strengthening northerly winds along the coast in the afternoon. Thursday, October 8, will bring warmer and drier conditions, with temperatures exceeding the seasonal average and northerly winds picking up again along the coast in the afternoon.