The climate has marked seasonal variations influenced by both the Mediterranean Sea and the desert.
Rainfall varies from region to region.
The Jabal areas of the north receive a yearly average of 15 to 20 inches. Other regions have less than 8 inches. Rain falls generally in a short winter period and frequently causes floods. Holders of Israeli passports or passports containing Israeli stamps will not be admitted. To obtain a visa you must have your passport details translated into Arabic.