Weather conditions in israel

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
People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.
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
Police on the scene of a kitesurfing incident in Bat Yam.

Fatal kitesurfing accident at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach: One dead, two injured due to extreme winds

A 46-year-old kitesurfer was killed and two others injured at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach after extreme winds threw them into rocks. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.

|BySHOSHANA BAKER

My Word: Curious headlines for curious minds

Yulia the Mediterranean monk seal provides a welcome distraction

JUNE 2, 2023ByLIAT COLLINS
YULIA, AN endangered female Mediterranean monk seal, takes a nap on the shore in Jaffa on May 15

Extreme weather strikes throughout Israel amid springtime heatwave

Israel's current heat wave is expected to reach its peak on Friday, with most of the country experiencing extremely high temperatures. 

JUNE 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sandstorm in Eilat, June 1, 2023.

Heatwaves and thunderstorms: Israel set for weekend of unusual weather

While temperatures will be unseasonably hot over the weekend, unusual rain and thunderstorms will be observed in much of the country.

MAY 26, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
People enjoy at the beach in Herzliya, during a hot weather, on May 22, 2023.

Israel rated best summer vacation destination worldwide

Israel topped the list with an overall highest score of 74 out of 100.

MAY 5, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
HUNDREDS OF tourists walk towards Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem

NIS 2 million allotted to Kinneret beach restoration

A major storm in May 2022 damaged a considerable amount of the Kinneret's western beachfront.

APRIL 18, 2023ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee), northern Israel

Why is it hailing in Israel in April?

"Everyone is talking about democracy, but we must react to the climate change crisis," said Professor Hadas Saaroni.

APRIL 13, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Heavy rainfall in Tel Aviv, on December 22, 2021.

Rain and thunderstorms set to rage on across Israel until weekend

On Friday, there will be a significant increase in temperatures, but they will still be slightly lower than normal for the season.

APRIL 13, 2023ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV
Jerusalem on a cold rainy day in spring, April 13, 2023.

Two Israelis' bodies found after flooding, stormy weather in South

Third person who went missing found safely by police.

APRIL 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV
An Israel Police vehicle is seen at the scene where two bodies were found following heavy floods in southern Israel, April 11, 2023

Israel's cold spring: Rain, low temperatures, chance of snow in Hermon

Temperatures are lower than what is normal for Israel's springtime, with rain, strong winds and even a chance of snow in the Hermon.

MARCH 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis in the rain, December 25, 2022.

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.