Israel is experiencing unusually warm weather this week, with temperatures rising above seasonal averages and dry, hazy conditions expected across much of the country.
On Wednesday, skies will be mostly clear with a slight uptick in temperatures, leading to hot to unseasonably hot conditions across most regions. Strong easterly winds are expected in the morning over northern Israel and the central highlands, with gusty winds continuing in the northern mountains throughout the day. Light haze is also possible.
Thursday will remain mostly clear with further warming, particularly in the mountains and inland areas. The heatwave will persist, with unseasonably hot and dry temperatures in many parts of the country. Gusty easterly winds will continue in the northern mountains, and hazy conditions may linger.
On Friday, another slight increase in temperatures is expected under clear skies.
Saturday will bring a slight dip in temperatures, though conditions will remain hotter than average, with dry weather persisting nationwide. In the morning, strong easterly winds are expected again in the northern and central highlands, with a continued chance of haze.
Forecasted high and low temperatures for Wednesday (°C/°F):
Jerusalem: 15–24°C (59–75°F)
Tel Aviv: 18–31°C (64–88°F)
Haifa: 19–28°C (66–82°F)
Safed: 15–23°C (59–73°F)
Katzrin: 17–26°C (63–79°F)
Tiberias: 18–28°C (64–82°F)
Nazareth: 17–26°C (63–79°F)
Afula: 18–29°C (64–84°F)
Beit She'an: 19–31°C (66–88°F)
Lod: 19–31°C (66–88°F)
Ashdod: 17–28°C (63–82°F)
Ein Gedi: 15–24°C (59–75°F)
Be'er Sheva: 18–28°C (64–82°F)
Mitzpe Ramon: 15–24°C (59–75°F)
Eilat: 22–31°C (72–88°F)