Climate Insights for Rishon LeTsiyyon

The climate in Rishon LeTsiyyon is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 389mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Rishon LeTsiyyon is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Rishon LeTsiyyon sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 31°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Rishon LeTsiyyon is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 389mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 106mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 105mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Rishon LeTsiyyon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Rishon LeTsiyyon, which began on March 20, 2026. Rishon LeTsiyyon is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Rishon LeTsiyyon is during March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rishon LeTsiyyon based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.