Hot and Dry Weather Expected Across Northern and Southern Israel

Friday, October 23, 2026, will see hot and dry weather across the Galilee, the Triangle, and the Negev regions of Israel. Maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 33 and 36 degrees Celsius in Arab towns, according to the Open-Meteo platform. The chance of rain is zero percent in ten surveyed towns. Israel's Meteorological Service has not issued any public warnings as of the report's preparation, with its official page stating "No updates for the general public." Specific high temperatures include 33C in Nazareth, 33C in Rahat, 33C in Umm al-Fahm, 36C in Tayibe, 35C in Shfaram, 36C in Tamra, 34C in Sakhnin, 36C in Baqa al-Gharbiyye, 35C in Tayibe, and 34C in Kafr Qasim. The highest temperatures will be recorded in Tayibe, Tamra, and Baqa al-Gharbiyye, while Nazareth, Rahat, and Umm al-Fahm will experience the lowest. Nighttime temperatures are expected to be approximately 10 to 16 degrees Celsius cooler than daytime highs in most towns. The weather is forecast to moderate on Saturday, October 24, with maximum temperatures dropping to between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius and minimums ranging from 19 to 21 degrees Celsius. The atmosphere will remain mostly dry, with a less than 5% chance of rain in Tayibe and Baqa al-Gharbiyye, and 3% in Kafr Qasim. Forecasts are subject to change, and official warnings will be issued by the Meteorological Service if necessary.