Weather An important consideration in planning when to visit Israel is deciding what time of the year would be best for you. The country generally has an arid climate, with a dry season from May until October and winter rains from October until April.
Summers are hot and winters fairly pleasant.
Most pilgrims come in the Spring or Fall. For a closer overview, we provide more about different regions in Israel. Most visitors find the North of the country to be lovely, with green hillsides toping over 1000 meters above sea level. And of course, there is the shining jewel of the region and favorite of many pilgrims - the Sea of Galilee. During the Springtime, from March to May, the North is the most beautiful spot in Israel, with the mountains covered with wild flowers of all colors.