A sharp rise in temperatures is expected across on Monday, with conditions turning hotter than usual to unseasonably hot for this time of year. Skies will be clear to partly cloudy, though haze may develop, mainly in eastern parts of the country. Strong easterly winds are forecast in the northern mountains during the morning hours. In Beersheba and Eilat, temperatures are expected to climb to around 30 degrees Celsius.
Overnight, skies will become partly cloudy to cloudy with high- and mid-level cloud cover. Winds will strengthen and haze remains possible. Toward early morning, reduced visibility may develop in the southern Coastal Plain and northern Negev.
On Tuesday, temperatures are set to drop significantly. Northern and central Israel could see light drizzle to isolated showers. Skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with haze possible from the afternoon.
Localized rain is forecast on Wednesday, mainly in northern Israel. Winds will intensify, and hazy conditions are expected in the south and center. Temperatures are not expected to change.
A slight drop in temperatures is forecast for Thursday, with clear to partly cloudy skies.
Forecast temperatures for Monday and Monday night (low-high, degrees Celsius):
Jerusalem 13-24; Tel Aviv 15-27; Haifa 18-25; Safed 13-20; Katzrin 15-24; Tiberias 14-25; Nazareth 15-24; Afula 12-26; Beit Shean 12-27; Lod 15-28; Ashdod 10-26; Ein Gedi 20-28; Beersheba 12-30; Mitzpe Ramon 15-27; Eilat 21-31.
First published: 06:51, 02.16.26