Israel in winter - what is winter like in Israel? Private guide and tour guide in Israel. Individual excursions and tours, recreation
Promised land! For whatever purposes they come here: to relax on one of the four seas, to visit places that are holy for many, and to receive thorough treatment in the best clinics in the world, or at unique resorts in the country! Find out on the Tour Calendar why you can relax in Israel practically all year round, and why on the Red Sea best time for relaxation it is April, May, September and October, on the Mediterranean Sea it is the end of spring and the beginning of autumn, and at the Dead Sea the most comfortable time for treatment and relaxation is autumn and spring.
Tourist season in Israel
As such high tourist season It’s not so easy to single out holidays in Israel. Every month of the year is suitable for a trip to this wonderful country. Thanks to its wide and varied opportunities, Israel is popular in the tourism market all year round. Someone comes here to get acquainted with rich history countries, others for treatment in one of the famous clinics or the Dead Sea, others - to the Red Sea for beach holiday or for diving. So at any time everyone can find something to their liking here.
High season in Israel
There are several periods of the year when prices for tours to the country are higher than at other times. True, it’s worth distinguishing whether it’s a beach vacation or a tourist one: at one time, resort hotels may not be full, while hotels in some cities will be overcrowded. The high season is considered to be the period from late February to May, since spring is perhaps the most wonderful time to visit Israel. And although summer doesn't count high season Because of the heat, there can be a lot of vacationers in July and August, partly because of the vacation period, partly because the Israelis themselves prefer to relax at this time. Also, the high season is considered to be both autumn in general and the period from September 18 to October 27, i.e. the week before Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and the week after Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), when there is an influx of tourists. Additionally, thousands of Christians flock to Israel from mid-December to mid-January. In general, as you can see, Israel is popular throughout almost the entire year!
Low season in Israel
It is believed that the demand for travel to Israel is lower in the summer, when temperatures rise to +40 and above. And also in winter, when it gets cooler. But many people go to Israel at this time, for example, in Eilat on the Red Sea in winter the air temperature is about 20 and the water temperature is about +21 degrees. However, rain is possible at this time. It is worth noting that the period from the second half of December to the beginning of January cannot be called low season, because pilgrims from all over the world come to Israel.
Beach season on the Red and Mediterranean Seas
There are four seas in Israel - the Red, Mediterranean, Dead and Galilee (Lake Kinneret). On the Red Sea swimming season in Israel lasts all year round, since the water temperature does not fall below +20 °C, and the air temperature stays from +15..to +30 °C throughout the year. The most popular resort of the Red Sea is Eilat. The Red Sea is a little cool in winter in December, January and February. In summer, especially in July and August, it is too hot and the sea may not be refreshing. It is believed that the best time for a beach holiday on the Red Sea is April, May, September and October. March and November can also be considered, the only thing is in early spring Sea water can be invigorating. The Mediterranean Sea is, of course, cooler than the Red Sea. The water in it warms up only by May to +21-23°C, and remains warm until September-October, and sometimes November. The only thing that can upset your holiday on the Mediterranean Sea is jellyfish. They usually appear in June-July, but sometimes they appear in April and September, and they sting quite well.
When is the best time to go to the Dead Sea?
People usually go to the Dead Sea for medicinal purposes all year round, and if the sea is already cool, such as in winter around +19..+22°C, its healing properties can be enjoyed in spa hotels. To take water baths directly in the Dead Sea, it is best to take spring or autumn, because... how in summer it can be too hot, the sea warms up to +30..35°C and above, and in winter, as was said, it cools down too much. At the Dead Sea, not only the water is healing, but also the air, so no matter when you come here, the microclimate will have a beneficial effect on your body. The only exception would be excessive heat in summer.
The Velvet season
The most pleasant and comfortable weather for visiting Israel occurs in October. The traditional “velvet month” for the Mediterranean, September is still too hot in Israel, even on the Mediterranean Sea, not to mention the Red Sea. In October, the temperature usually does not exceed +30 degrees, and the water temperature in the sea stays around +24..+26C.
Best time for sightseeing
The best time to travel to get acquainted with the history and sights of Israel will most likely be the end autumn - beginning spring. After all, in winter it can rain here, and the rest of the time the thermometer rarely drops below +30 degrees. True, it is worth considering that the further north, the cooler, and the south of those hotter. The difference can be up to 10 degrees, and even more in mountainous areas.
Ski season in Israel
Of course, there is no ski season as such in Israel, and probably few people go to Israel specifically to ski. But if you find yourself in Israel in winter, and sometimes late autumn and early spring, and you are bored with a beach holiday, then you should definitely visit Mount Hermon with an altitude of more than 2200 and ride on alpine skiing! On this moment Hermon has several trails of varying difficulty, the total length of which is about 8 kilometers. Ski lifts and cable cars will take you to the mountains; you can rent skis and other equipment right there.
Climate in Israel
The climate in Israel is subtropical, but some areas are dry and temperate. tropical climate. This is due to the peculiarity geographical location Israel. Despite the relatively small territory of the country, the weather in different parts may vary significantly by up to 10 degrees. Yes, and the temperature is perceived in different areas in different ways, which is influenced by the proximity of the sea, air humidity, and altitude above sea level. In the north, for example, in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, it is usually cooler, because the desert is nearby. In the south, in Eilat, you can relax and swim in the sea all year round. The hottest time in Israel is summer, and the most hot month- August, when temperatures can exceed more than +40. The driest part of Israel is the Negev Desert. Most precipitation falls in winter, especially in January. In winter, temperatures in higher parts of the country can drop below 0, and Mount Hermon is covered with snow from December to March, so you can even go skiing in northern Israel in winter.
Israel in spring
Spring in Israel is quite a comfortable time to visit, as the air warms up to pleasant temperatures, but summer heat still far. And although the Red Sea has cooled down after winter in March, even 20 degrees can be quite suitable for swimming, and the warm and sunny weather will certainly not let you freeze. March in Israel is ideal for a tourist program - visiting cities, museums, temples, parks with unique flora, theaters and others mass events. In April, the weather completely becomes summer and the air warms up to 18..+27C, and the water is suitable for even the most heat-loving tourists and reaches +23C degrees. The Dead Sea warms up to +24C in April and is already quite suitable for therapeutic water procedures. In May, the Mediterranean Sea also warms up and is quite comfortable for a beach holiday. If you are traveling to Israel in the spring, you can count on... good weather There is practically no rain in spring. It is worth noting that Easter takes place in Israel in the spring, so there can be quite a lot of tourists at this time.
Temperature and weather in Israel in spring
| Weather in March | Weather in April | Weather in May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | +16 | +21 | +25 |
| Tel Aviv | +20 | +25 | +27 |
| Haifa | +19 | +24 | +26 |
| Eilat | +24 +21 | +30 +23 | +34 +24 |
Israel in summer
Summer in Israel is the hottest period of the year. In June, the weather in Israel has not yet reached its maximum and usually does not exceed +30 degrees. The Mediterranean Sea has already warmed up to +23 degrees, and the Red Sea to +24. The weather in Israel in July becomes even hotter, the sea warms up even more, and therefore at this time a beach holiday in Israel is suitable only for the most resistant. In August, the weather hardly changes, except that the temperature rises even more to +40 degrees and above - after all, August is the hottest month of the year. If you do find yourself in Israel in the summer, then it is better to spend time somewhere near the sea.
Temperature and weather in Israel in summer
| Weather in June | Weather in July | Weather in August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | +27 | +29 | +29 |
| Tel Aviv | +29 | +31 | +31 |
| Haifa | +29 | +31 | +31 |
| Eilat | +38 +23 | +40 +25 | +40 +26 |
Israel in autumn
Autumn in Israel is a time of comfortable warmth. After the sweltering summer heat, this is a great time to relax. In September and even October the weather is still truly summer, for example on the Red Sea in Eilat the air temperature is even higher than +30 degrees, and the water is about +26..+27. On the Mediterranean Sea in September and October, the weather is also conducive to relaxation - the air temperature is slightly below +30 degrees, and the sea temperature is +24..+27C. Possibly October, one of best months a year for a holiday in Israel. The weather in November in Israel is still warm, and neither the Red Sea, nor the Dead Sea, nor the Mediterranean have cooled down yet. But it is worth remembering that the rainy season begins in November. And although in reality there are not so many of them and they are not so scary, they can still ruin your vacation.
Ideal for year-round holidays, so it’s difficult to single out just one high season. Tourists come here for different purposes: some to improve their health, others to swim in the four seas (Mediterranean, Red, Galilee and Dead), and others to get acquainted with the history and religion of the country. Each month of the year is suitable for a different type of holiday.
High season
Most tourists come in the fall, especially in September and October, when Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year). They celebrate it on a grand scale: in every house they set the table, congratulate each other, and give gifts to relatives and friends. Tours to Israel in winter are also popular. The celebration of Hanukkah plays an important role here, which is why there are many pilgrims in the cities of Israel at this time.
Weather table in Israel by month
Autumn
Autumn is the best time of year for a beach holiday. The air temperature at this time is +27-32°C, the sea temperature is +24°C. Hotels in Eilat on the Red Sea usually have almost no vacancies. In Jerusalem and elsewhere major cities There are also many people who want to relax in comfort.
Winter
Winter is warm and pleasant: there are no winds, the air temperature does not drop below +20°C even in the coldest regions in January. IN winter months in the Red Sea resorts the beach season continues (sea temperature is approximately +23°C), on resorts of Dead There are even more tourists in the sea than in summer. The water here is warm (up to +25°C), but not scalding hot; dehydration due to the heat is excluded.
Spring
Spring in - continuation of year-round beach season, there are still a lot of vacationers at the resorts. March and April in Israel are the best time for excursion holidays. The summer heat has not yet hit the country, so getting to know its culture is a pleasure. Remember that Easter is celebrated in Israel in the spring, so there will be many pilgrims.
January 27, 2016
I offer blog guests a wonderful article-manual on how not to freeze in the cold Israeli winter. In order not to wrap snot around your finger, let’s take some advice on our minds, comrades!
There should be a disclaimer here, but there isn’t: I’m an impossible asshole and I categorically agree with the author of the article.
Before moving to Israel, it is very difficult to understand what the Israeli winter actually looks like. We will talk about the coastal part of Israel, since this is where most repatriates come at the moment. And about the period - from approximately mid-November to mid-March. So, to the stories about how people for some reason get cold at average winter temperatures at +10 - +15 degrees you usually treat it extremely carelessly.
In fact, in winter the weather outside is perceived as much more chilly and uncomfortable due to the wind and humidity. Especially during the coldest winter weeks (days and evenings), when the temperature drops even below ten degrees. And such weeks, from November to March, happen periodically. You can feel comfortable outside the home only in a very warm jacket. For someone who gets very cold, even in a down jacket. And no windbreaker, as many people think in theory, will do in the winter. It is better to have a windbreaker and something more substantial. Unless, of course, a person constantly moves in his car from door to door and he does not need to be on the street at all.
In apartments, most of which in Israel are still in old buildings, there is no central heating or at least more efficient central air conditioning, with which one can also heat the premises as needed during the winter season. Moreover, in these old houses there is usually no proper thermal insulation in the walls, but there are leaky windows and, of course, ubiquitous stone floors, which often become simply icy in the winter season. Thus, an uncomfortable coolness, and at times even intense cold, is felt in most Israeli apartments throughout winter period.
This all happens very unexpectedly and unusually for people who have recently arrived in Israel and were previously accustomed to living in apartments with central heating. When they say that there is no need for it here, since there are not so many coldest weeks of the year in total, then, in my opinion, this is not a reason not to take care of this issue at the state level and not bring it to fruition sooner or later. Sometimes the house is so cold for a couple of days that it can seem like an eternity and is very, very unnerving. And even not on the coldest days of winter, I would like to have a uniform, comfortable temperature in the apartment all the time and in every room, and not just next to the heat source and at certain times.
What to do with all this, how to increase your level of comfort at home in Israel in winter and how to avoid possible problems— you can find some tips below.
Heaters. Oil radiator
By the winter season, you need to decide which devices you will use to heat the house.
Someone uses the same fan (air conditioner) as in the summer to cool the house, but in air heating mode. In general, this very dries out the air in the apartment, besides, many of the mazgans are noisy due to old age and for the same reason they already filter the air poorly, filling the apartment with something very microbial and dusty. Often, mazgans in old houses are an unpleasant story and it is better to avoid it, at least in winter. Central air conditioning in new houses seems to be much more pleasant and environmentally friendly, but I already wrote above that there is currently much less such housing in the country than old ones, and not everyone lives in it or rents an apartment.
There are also various types of electric heaters, but many of them are often ineffective and unsafe. According to generally accepted opinion, the most uniform and pleasant heat, while remaining quite safe, is provided by oil radiators(electric batteries filled with special oil). They are very popular in Israel. Such radiators can be protected with special plates on the sides to remain safe for children (then children cannot put their hands or other body parts inside the hot battery). These batteries usually have a thermostat and often also a timer. You can put it on in the morning and wake up in a warm room. To heat the room average size When using an oil radiator, it will take at least 30-40 minutes, and it is better to close the doors.
And there is also special small heaters for bathrooms, protected from moisture. They need to be able to connect to the electrical network in the same room.
People living in the Jerusalem area or in the north install gas heaters in their homes, but this is a completely different story and “heavy artillery” for special occasions. It is better to check this with the local population for the given area.
Other electrical appliances and household attributes relevant in winter
In winter, due to humidity, laundry takes a very long time to dry after washing, and after drying for such a long time, things may acquire an unpleasant damp smell. Therefore, they are very relevant in Israel clothes dryers. They are a real salvation here.
Another problem is the need to go to a cold bed before going to bed. In general, even if the room is warm enough for you to be in comfort in warm clothes, then sending yourself to bed already in sleep clothes is a separate and not the most pleasant daily moment throughout the Israeli winter. Couples or married people are much better off in this regard :) Indeed, when you get into a cold bed, you instinctively cuddle up to your other half and begin to warm up in this way. Human body it is also a source of heat, and in this situation - in the most literal sense of the word. The effect of this action is quick and has a reciprocal effect, which only increases it for everyone’s joy 😉
Also people use electric sheets. They are placed under regular ones so that you can go to bed in an already warm bed. They write that it is not entirely safe. There were fires, but there were never any tragic incidents. People reacted in a timely manner.
Proper winter home clothes
Gradually, after moving to Israel, the understanding comes that it is necessary to create the right home wardrobe for the winter season. There is absolutely no way you can do without it, otherwise you will walk around with numb hands and blue lips. Walking in the same house in winter and summer, as for example in Russia, will not work.
For example, initially after moving I didn’t understand why I needed warm slippers. These are very insulated, almost plush. I thought: how can you put THIS on your feet? I “courageously” went through two winters in my favorite, elegant ones (with bows, of course) :) Beauty requires sacrifice. She was freezing, despite the fact that she was wearing a woolen sweater on top. At the same time, everyone around said that warm slippers are just a salvation. But this was information from a series of super-important and correct advice that you ignore until the last minute and seem to not notice, thinking that you can do without it. In general, until it stops you, you don’t want to delve into it, and then you understand what all these people were talking about :) By the third winter, I gave up. And yes, what can I say, prejudices are in the past, but there is much more happiness and comfort in my present. Moreover, the plush slippers turned out to be quite cute and elegant. In Israel there is big choice insulated house shoes, you can find one for every taste.
When your feet are warm, the problem of escaping the cold is half solved.
The slippers are not Irina’s, but mine. After all, I am a grown twenty-five-year-old man and have the right to plush slippers.
Next, I had to find out better what it is home and sports items made of fleece, which I had never paid attention to before in my life either. Fleece items are very popular in Israel and, perhaps, they can rightfully be called the best for spending the winter season in Israeli homes.
Fleece is a synthetic replacement for wool. This material, based on polyester and other fibers, weighs less, resists moisture much better and at the same time “removes” body heat.
You can find various sweatshirts, sweatshirts, pants, and socks made from this material in Israeli stores. Either made from fleece itself or lined with fleece. Also sold fleece warm and cozy robes for women(perhaps for men too...). They can come in handy in many situations in winter. For example, it is very convenient to put them on after a shower or to go wash in the morning, throwing on such a robe, even before changing into warm clothes.
4. Tea and teapot
In winter in Israel, good old tea really helps to warm up.
The types of tea bags here are not represented in a wide variety and variety; they often turn out to be quite mediocre in terms of taste qualities. In addition, the bags fly away instantly and for an ordinary family of two or more people this pleasure is quite expensive. It makes sense to get teapot and buy leaf tea. It will be both tastier and more economical.
You can also get an additional “magical” psychological effect from winter tea parties. It can significantly brighten up chilly winter evenings.
In small spice shops or at the market you can buy tea additives(ready-made mixtures with dried fruits, cinnamon, etc. are sold; in Hebrew this is “tosafot bishvil te”) and make at home assorted in sealed jars by blending regular loose leaf tea with these flavorful additions. There will always be a choice - what kind of tea and with what aroma you want to brew today. You can simply add a teaspoon of your favorite additive to each cup of “basic” black or green tea already poured into it.
All this can especially help not to lose heart in the most inclement period, creating cozy atmosphere in the house.
Despite all the difficulties of the winter period in Israel, life in nature would become completely boring without changes in the seasons. Every season has its own charm. The main thing is to catch it. And if, as far as possible, you ensure your comfort in the winter both indoors and outdoors, then nothing can stop you from enjoying the winter period.
HAVE A COZY AND GOOD WINTER TO EVERYONE IN THE COMPANY OF YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE!
Electricity cost
It's good to know that 1 kW/h of electricity stands in Israel for now approximately 0.6 shekels.(2016)
It turns out that if you use oil radiator with a power of 2000 watts at full blast for an hour, it will cost you less than 1.5 shekels.
In this way, you can calculate in advance the approximate cost that you will have to pay for heating per month (depending on the amount of time you use the heating devices per day) and make a decision that is suitable for your budget.
Mold in the house, how to avoid it and how to deal with it
In addition to the difficulties due to the uncomfortable sensations in winter on the street and especially at home, Israelis often face the problem of mold formation on the walls and ceilings of apartments, as well as on furniture and even personal belongings. This can happen in the middle of the winter period, and as a result, presenting an unpleasant surprise in the form of expanding areas of mold. Sometimes things just have to be thrown away because they become irreparably damaged.
Why is this happening? Many, especially older, Israeli houses have mold spores in the walls. Due to the dampness that accumulates in these same walls during the winter rainy season, it can begin to grow.
To avoid this, at any time when there are no showers, be sure to ventilate the house. Ventilation can help prevent fungus from appearing on the surface of walls or even furniture. It would also be nice to have “smart windows” that open themselves when you are not at home and close if it suddenly rains.
In particularly damp apartments, people use dehumidifiers, lowering the level of humidity in the rooms of the house.
Do not leave things near wet walls or corners. There is a high risk that the item will be infected with fungal spores and you will have to throw it away. Place them at some distance. It’s better to put clothes in closets near the interior walls of the house, away from damp walls.
If you rent an apartment and notice that by the end of the winter period it has been seriously damaged by the growth of mold in many places, then demand that the owner of the house urgently eliminate this. There are special craftsmen who can treat the walls of an apartment with a substance that destroys mold and paint them with special paint after that. The owner of the house should contact them. This is a serious problem that is dangerous for your lungs, and if the apartment owner refuses to deal with this problem, the law is on your side. You will have the right to terminate the lease agreement early and also receive compensation for moral damages.
If you notice signs of mold just starting to appear in some kind of local place of the apartment, then you can try to eliminate it yourself. For this it is necessary wash the place with economics(bleach solution). To solve the problem more seriously, you will need to remove the old layer of paint with mold, wash the wall with a special fungicidal substance against mold (masir ovesh), and then paint the wall again with paint that prevents the formation of mold. For such work it is necessary to use a mask, and it is most convenient to spray the poisonous agent from a spray bottle for uniformity. More detailed information You can find everything about this on the Internet.
The same solution - “mesir ovesh”
In fact, if you don’t go to extremes and don’t radically solve the problem of removing paint, you can simply shake this Mesir Ovesh sprayer and spray the resulting foam onto the mold. Then you can either leave it to soak in, or gently rub it into the wall with a sponge, or, on the contrary, gently wipe it off. As a result, the mold will be removed, but wet marks may remain on the wall, which is not very good, but better than mold.
Thermal insulation
There are, of course, ways not only to generate heat, but also to preserve it. A simple one is to buy parallon adhesive tapes that are used to seal the cracks in the windows. It's very cheap. The difficult thing is to make thermal insulation in the home. It is expensive, plus it can be problematic for those who rent an apartment. For example, the owner will not agree to pay or agree to give permission for such repairs. This, of course, is heavy artillery, but with a strong desire, this issue can be resolved.
Due to the climate, terrain, weather conditions You can vacation in Israel all year round, including in winter (). Fans of excursions and hiking, fans of beach holidays and sports entertainment, fans of all types of art and lovers of gastronomic delights will find something to do here at this time of year!! Moreover, winter in Israel is mild, relatively warm, snow is a rarity here (except on Mount Hermon and sometimes in Jerusalem), but everyone is happy about the rain, they wait for this life-giving moisture and thank the Lord for it!! The highlight of a winter holiday in Israel, tsimes, so to speak, is its diversity!! At the same time, you can visit religious shrines and receive medical treatment at the Dead Sea, sunbathe on the beach and make a snow woman on Mount Hermon, see historical monuments and swim in the sea. Here, East and West, ancient and modern, summer and winter are close together!! Fantastic, and nothing more!! Don't miss your chance to turn it into reality!!This is the best time to meet amazing nature and the history of Israel. There are a lot of attractions in Israel, they are scattered throughout the country. Agree, in cool weather it is much easier to cover this volume, you can travel around, walk around Israel up and down, you won’t run much in the heat!! !! Excellent roads, convenient transport, hotels of all classes and levels are at your service! Hotels in Israel are perfectly adapted to vicissitudes winter weather. You will be greeted, warmed and fed deliciously!!
A huge number of tourists and pilgrims visit in winter Holy city Jerusalem, especially during the Great Christian holidays: the Nativity of Christ, the Epiphany, the Presentation of the Lord!! In the Jerusalem area, as in the entire north of Israel, it is quite cool in the winter months, sometimes snowing, which delights the local residents!! At night the air temperature can drop below 0 C, and during the day it can rise to +10-15 C. Wandering the streets of the Old Town in such weather is a pleasure!!
Those who want to spend their winter holidays on the seashore, soak up the warm sand and swim, will not be disappointed. Holidays in Israel at sea in winter are not inferior in terms of comfort and service to holidays in other seasons. Only the venue changes. If in summer months It is best to swim and sunbathe on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, but in winter this coast is more suitable for lovers of windsurfing, kitesurfing and others aquatic species sports, not everyone will risk swimming here: the water temperature drops to +18 C, wind, rain. On Red and Dead Seas in Israel the picture is completely different, relaxing here in winter is a real pleasure, a real the Velvet season!! Winter holidays in Israel on the Red and Dead Seas will bring a lot of impressions and positive emotions. But not only!! After all, winter is a time when flu, various viruses and infectious diseases they simply attack the inhabitants of the Earth. Sea water, sea air, the sun and quartz sand are a great help in the fight against them!!
Winter holidays in Israel on the shores of the Red Sea very popular and famous in the world. Eilat has long gained fame as a magnificent international winter resort!! Residents of Israel also love to relax here in winter!! Thanks to the unique weather conditions, an extensive hotel network, and excellent infrastructure, winter holidays in Eilat are more popular than summer holidays!! Clear blue sky, bright sun, calm warm sea!! I just can’t believe that somewhere at this time snow is falling and a blizzard is howling!! Even a rare sprinkling of rain in Eilat is perceived by local residents as a miracle. The air temperature during the day is approximately +23-25 C, almost the same water temperature in the sea. You can sunbathe and swim!! It becomes cooler in the evening; at night the air temperature can drop to +11 C.
For tourists from the former Soviet Union Eilat is attractive not only in winter summer weather, but also by a huge number of Russian-speaking residents, former compatriots! Their influence on the city is very clearly visible on New Year's Eve: in almost every window you will see Christmas tree lights, many shops are decorated with garlands, selling New Year's toys. There are a lot of Russian-speaking workers in Eilat hotels. They will answer all your questions in your native language, advise, advise, and help!!
The sights of Eilat can be visited both in winter and summer. But there are some nuances here too!! Thus, fans of deep-sea diving claim that diving in Eilat coral reef in winter it is even more interesting due to better visibility and clarity of the water. And at the Eilat Ornithological Center - one of the most famous ornithological sanctuaries in the world - greatest number birds (about 300 species) gather here during the winter months, especially in February!! Do not deny yourself the pleasure of seeing all this splendor with your own eyes!!
A 3-hour drive from Eilat is another gem winter holiday in Israel - Dead Sea. Its healing properties and attractions are known all over the world. The Dead Sea coast in Israel is a unique global health resort. And the fact that you can relax and receive treatment here not only in summer, but also in winter, gives this place additional attractiveness!! The unique microclimate of this place, the features of the relief and geographical location create ideal conditions For winter holidays in Israel at the Dead Sea!! It is located in a depression, surrounded on all sides by mountains, so the weather here in winter is mostly calm and windless. Thanks to increased concentration salts, the water temperature in winter in the Dead Sea is even higher than in the Red Sea. average temperature air temperature at the Dead Sea in the winter months is +20-22 C. There is rain here, but in small quantities. Many Dead Sea hotels in Israel are equipped with modern wellness centers, offering therapeutic massages, inhalations, mud and sulfur baths, and beauty treatments. So you can improve your health here practically without leaving your room!! The sights of this region are also of great interest.
Well, for those who have time to miss the snow and winter activities, you can offer a vacation for ski resort Hermon- herself high point in Israel (2236 m above sea level)!! This place is from ancient history, the name translates as “sacred place”!! Mount Hermon is mentioned more than once in Old Testament and in the Bible, modern theologians believe that Mount Hermon was the mountain of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. Jewish settlements existed in this area back in the era of King Herod, engaged in agriculture and, you will laugh, selling ice!! They showed, so to speak, their famous entrepreneurial dexterity: they cut out pieces of ice and took them to Jerusalem and Damascus for sale!! Well, today, in the times of refrigerators and air conditioners, the main business here is tourism!! Israelis are very proud of their own ski resort, love this exotic vacation for them!! It is also attracting more and more interest among foreigners.
At the foot of Mount Hermon, you can stay in Neve Ativ, a small moshav that has turned into a real ski resort. Several trails and lifts lead from it to Hermon. There are many chalet hotels here; in almost every house rooms and zimmers are rented out for the night. Here you can not only relax, but also admire the very beautiful lake, formed in time immemorial in the crater of an extinct volcano. You can take the funicular to the highest point of the mountain: in good weather, the view is almost 150 kilometers. Snow falls periodically on Hermon between December and March. The total length of the ski slopes is approximately 45 km. There are separate tracks for professionals, two of them are even recognized by the International Ski Association (F.I.S.) as Olympic. Special attention We pay attention to the safety of visitors, trained staff strictly monitors order and will immediately provide any assistance. Special routes have been developed for beginner skiers and young tourists. If you don't know how to ski at all, don't worry!! There is an excellent ski school on Mount Hermon with professional instructors who will quickly teach you everything!! Well, no one has canceled the good old favorite sled yet!! Funiculars and ski lifts, rental of skis and ski equipment, shops, cafes and restaurants are available for vacationers. Clean mountain air, sparkling snow and excellent service await you in Israel on the sacred Mount Hermon!!
The weather in Israel in winter lasts three months, namely from December to February, as in other countries. But, of course, it cannot be compared with ours. The weather here is relatively warm and mild. The weather in Israel also depends on the location settlement. There is a type of highland or lowland. And from here the weather picture emerges with its own shades. Based on this, we can say with confidence, cold winter it can be in high areas, and below, in the south, in the valleys the temperature can reach 22 degrees, and this is in winter. This Maximum temperature, which rose here in winter.
Although it is colder in the mountains than on the plain, there is a greater chance of snow falling here. But even here he still does not stay long, no more than two or three days. Lasts just as long ski season in Israel.
Winter in Israel is the season when the most precipitation falls in the form of rain. If you would like to go to New Year holidays to Israel, you may not see snow. In Israel on New Year's Eve the weather is just as unpredictable, and if snow suddenly falls, it will be a great surprise and a real holiday.
In winter in Israel there is practically no sun in the sky. Mostly the sun is hidden behind gray, pale clouds. And because of this, the sky looks dull and gloomy. But there are exceptions, rarely, but still there are days when the sun comes out into the sky and delights everyone with its appearance, its warmth, its golden, sparkling rays, generously giving people a spring mood in winter.
Although the weather in Israel in winter is unpredictable, the country still attracts tourists to visit. Of course, not as many of them come as in other times of the year, but they still come. Because regardless of the time of year, the Red Sea and the Dead Sea remain just as warm. Water temperature 20 – 21 degrees. Therefore, you can safely swim in them even in winter.
The winter weather in Israel is different in different areas. Now we will analyze the coastal zone, north, south, Jerusalem hills, the sea and compare where it is warmer and where, on the contrary, it is cooler in winter.
Let's start with the coastal zone. In these areas of Israel quite often and very large quantities precipitation falls in the form of rain. They pour without stopping for no more than 2 - 3 days, and then there is a short pause. And back to the rain. Therefore, local residents often wonder what time of year it really is: winter or spring? If you are very lucky, which happens rarely, then after the rain the sun may appear in the sky and, although not for long, will delight people with its presence. The temperature varies, generally it ranges from 7 to 22 degrees.
Now let's talk about the weather in Israel in December, January and February - separately about each month.
And so, the weather in Israel in December is not very harsh, but rather milder. December in Israel is considered a warm month. The air temperature fluctuates throughout his days, jumping up and down. Well, mostly from 14 to 22 degrees, but it all depends on the region. If we compare December in Israel with some other country at this time, say Ukraine, then we can say that their December is our September. In December, you can safely go to the beaches, because the water temperature in the seas is approximately the following: in the Dead Sea 22-23 degrees, in the Mediterranean Sea - 18-19 degrees, and in the Red Sea the most warm water from 23 to 25 degrees. The average amount of precipitation that can fall this month is 82 mm when the humidity level is approximately 65%.
The weather in Israel in January cannot be compared with the weather in December. In Israel, January is considered the hottest, coldest month of winter, and in general of the year. During this period there is the highest level of precipitation. The air temperature during the day, not to mention at night, remains low. But again, it all depends on the location, on the climatic region.
The air temperature has dropped noticeably, but the sea water temperature in January in Israel has not changed much. The Dead Sea is 21 degrees, the Mediterranean Sea is 18 degrees, and the Red Sea is 22 degrees.
Precipitation that falls in Israel in January reaches 128 mm, despite the fact that the humidity is 65%. If you count and convert precipitation into days, then in January there will be 9 whole stormy, rainy days.
The weather in Israel in February is very humid. The humidity here reaches 64%, and it rains endlessly. Because of the clouds, the sky becomes gray, colorless, dull. And the water temperature in the sea remains the same as in the previous month.
As you can see, the weather in Israel in winter is very varied, but still better than ours. So, if you get tired of our harsh, cold, snowy winter, you can safely go to Israel. Here you can even swim and sunbathe on the beach.
