You can enjoy Israel's sunny climate all year round, but the searing heat of July and August doesn't lend itself well to outings every day – for exploring the country, choose autumn or spring for the more pleasant temperatures these seasons offer in Israel. The year is punctuated with Jewish religious festivals like Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah and Passover. If you'd like to take part in these celebrations, it's worth finding out their exact dates as they vary from year to year. And though these festivities give you a chance to immerse yourself in the local culture, they temporarily change some aspects of everyday life in Israel, like the opening times of shops.