Climate Insights for Ben Zakkay

, Central District, Israel

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
January
97mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ben Zakkay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 346mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm of rainfall. Ben Zakkay 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Feb Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Mar Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° May Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Dec Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Ben Zakkay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°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 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 97mm Feb Precipitation: 64mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm May Precipitation: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 18mm Nov Precipitation: 27mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm
Precipitation

Ben Zakkay is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 346mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 97mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 96mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Ben Zakkay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Ben Zakkay, which began on June 21, 2026. Ben Zakkay 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 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 6mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 224mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 14°
Feb 15°
Mar 17°
Apr 19°
May 23°
Jun 26°
Jul 27°
Aug 28°
Sep 27°
Oct 24°
Nov 20°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Ben Zakkay is during March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ben Zakkay 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
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