Israel is set for a cooler, wetter weekend beginning Thursday, October 15, with temperatures falling below seasonal averages and rain expected across northern and central parts of the country through Saturday.
Temperatures will drop Thursday to slightly below normal for this time of year. Light, localized showers are forecast in northern Israel and along the coastal plain until around midday.
Israel braces for rainy weekend as temperatures fall below seasonal average
(Photo: Eyal Molgan)
Winds will strengthen during the day, with hazy conditions possible, particularly in central and southern Israel. The Mediterranean Sea will become rougher, with waves reaching heights of 60 centimeters to 2.6 meters.
Thursday night will be partly to mostly cloudy, with local showers expected to return to northern Israel and the coastal plain toward dawn.
On Friday, temperatures will fall slightly further, remaining below seasonal averages across most of the country. Localized rain is forecast in northern and central Israel, with isolated thunderstorms possible. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy.
Rain is expected to continue Saturday, particularly in northern Israel and along the coastal plain, although showers will gradually weaken during the day. Temperatures will remain below average, especially in mountainous and inland areas.
Sunday will bring a slight rise in temperatures, although conditions will remain somewhat cooler than usual for the season, particularly in the mountains. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy, with light local showers possible along the coast during the afternoon.
Forecast temperatures for Thursday, with lows and highs in Celsius: Jerusalem 16–22, Tel Aviv 21–27, Haifa 20–26, Safed 16–22, Katzrin 18–26, Tiberias 20–28, Nazareth 20–26, Afula 19–28, Beit She'an 22–30, Lod 20–27, Ashdod 21–27, Ein Gedi 26–30, Beersheba 20–27, Mitzpe Ramon 18–25 and Eilat 24–33.