Israel is in the Mediterranean climate zone characterized by warm and dry summers and mild rainy winters. The rainy season extends from October to early May, and rainfall peaks in December through February.
Rainfall varies considerably by regions from the North to the South.
Highest rainfall is observed in the North and center parts of the country and decreases in the southern part of Israel, from the Negev Desert to Eilat where rainfall is negligible. In other parts of the country snow is observed rarely. The city of Eilat, located at the southernmost point of Israel and at the northern tip of Red Sea, has a good climate for beach holidays all year round. . . . This web site is validated for HTML version 4 . All Rights Reserved. . .