Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Israel with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Israel in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Israel with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Israel will be around 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 245 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
There’s an average 71% chance of precipitation per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Israel. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Israel in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
245 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
22 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Israel?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Israel. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Israel runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Israel in May
With 39°C, Israel hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Israel
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Israel, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Israel
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Israel, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 22 days of rain in Israel.
Daily UV Index in May in Israel
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Israel, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Israel Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Israel, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Israel Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Israel, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Israel
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Israel. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Israel by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Israel. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
