September weather forecast
Israel

September in Israel signals the transition from the peak of summer to the onset of autumn. However, the country still experiences high temperatures and dry conditions. Average temperatures in Israel during September typically range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 34°C (93.2°F).

In Jerusalem, located in the central region, temperatures begin to decrease slightly, ranging from 19°C (66.2°F) to 29°C (84.2°F). Despite the approaching autumn, the city continues to record virtually no rainfall, underscoring the extended dryness characteristic of the Israeli climate.

Coastal cities along the Mediterranean, such as Tel Aviv, also experience slight reductions in temperature. In Tel Aviv, temperatures during September usually range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 30°C (86°F). As in other parts of the country, rainfall remains virtually absent in Tel Aviv during this month, highlighting the prevailing dry conditions.

In Eilat, the southern desert city, temperatures remain relatively high despite the onset of autumn. Temperatures in Eilat during September typically fluctuate between 27°C (80.6°F) and 39°C (102.2°F). Consistent with its desert climate, Eilat continues to record almost no rainfall.

Seawater temperatures begin to decrease marginally in September. Along the Mediterranean Coast in Tel Aviv, the seawater temperature averages around 27°C (80.6°F), still offering excellent conditions for swimming. The Red Sea coast in Eilat features slightly warmer seawater, averaging 28°C (82.4°F), and remains suitable for water-based activities.

The duration of daylight decreases further during September. Israel generally experiences between 12 and 13 hours of daylight during this month, contributing to the gradual reduction in temperatures as the country moves into autumn.

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• Jerusalem - September »
  On the first day of September in Jerusalem sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 19:03. September is the first month it rains in Jerusalem, Israel.
• Haifa - September »
  September is the first month it rains in Haifa, Israel. On the first day of September in Haifa, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 19:04.
• Be'er Sheva - September »
  On the first day of September in Be'er Sheva, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 19:04. During the month of September, the nighttime temperature in Be'er Sheva falls to an average of 19.5°C (67.1°F).
• Holon - September »
  September in Holon witnesses a break in the summertime heat, as the average high temperature dips to 29.3°C (84.7°F). The months with the highest UV index in Holon, Israel, are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Ashdod - September »
  In Ashdod, Israel, in September, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). September, with its slight dip in temperature, sets the fade-out scene for the summer season in Ashdod.
• Netanya - September »
  September, although slightly cooler than August with sea temperatures averaging at 28.3°C (82.9°F), still manages to retain much of the warmth characterizing the summer in Netanya, Israel. Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) provides warmth and pleasure, making water activities enjoyable for lengthened periods without feeling uncomfortable.
• Bat Yam - September »
  The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F). In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 19:05.