Check the weather city by city, starting with Jerusalem.
Israel packs into a tiny territory three of humanity's most important holy sites (in Jerusalem), the Dead Sea at 430 metres below sea level, Tel Aviv's beaches, the Negev Desert and a remarkable range of archaeological sites. It is an exceptionally rich cultural destination.
A holy city for the three major monotheistic religions, with an UNESCO-listed Old City: the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Mosque Esplanade (Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Jewish Quarter.
Highlights : Western Wall (Kotel), Dome of the Rock & Al-Aqsa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Old City — markets and alleys.
A hyper-modern, stylish and tolerant city, home to the world's largest concentration of Bauhaus architecture (the UNESCO-listed White City), sandy beaches and a globally recognised food scene.
Highlights : White City — Bauhaus architecture (UNESCO), Jaffa — the old port city, Carmel Market.
The lowest point on Earth (430 metres below sea level), with water so salty that you float effortlessly. Its black mineral muds are widely valued for their therapeutic properties.
Highlights : Masada — a Herodian fortress, Floating bath in the Dead Sea, Qumran caves (Dead Sea Scrolls).
A seaside resort at the tip of the Negev, where the Red Sea offers exceptional diving — coral reefs, tropical fish and dolphins — plus sunshine virtually year-round.
Highlights : Coral Beach Reserve (snorkelling), Diving with dolphins, Negev Desert — Makhtesh Ramon.
Israel is an expensive destination, comparable to the major capitals of Western Europe. Tel Aviv is regularly listed among the most expensive cities in the world.