Israel

-Israel enjoys long, warm, dry summers (April-October) and generally mild winters (November-March) with somewhat drier, cooler weather in the hilly regions, such as Safed and Jerusalem.

-Rainfall is relatively heavy in the north and center of the country, with much less in the northern Negev and almost negligible.

-Regional conditions change considerably, with humid summers and mild winters on the coast; dry summers and moderately cold winters in the hill regions: hot dry summers and pleasant summers in the Jordan valley; and year round semi-desert conditions in Negev.

-Jerusalem’s temperatures average around 85°F (29°C) in the summer and 50°F (10°C) in the winter.

-If you’re visiting in the summer you’ll need to pack short-sleeved shirts and sleeveless shirts, shorts, sandals, beach shorts, and a bathing suit. Since nights in the desert or mountains can be cool, it would be a good idea to bring a sweater or jacket.

-If you’re visiting in the winter you’ll need to pack warm clothes, (preferably a raincoat too), good shoes, an umbrella, gloves, a scarf and other warm clothing.

-Weather in Israel isn’t as cold as it is in Europe, but days can be cold and rainy.

-There aren’t many climate types in Israel. Only two in fact. Israel is home to the Mediterranean and Arid climate types. -Mediterranean is a climate that has sunny, hot, dry summers and rainy winters.

-Arid is a climate that severe lack of water availability, to the extent of preventing the growth or development of plant and animal life.