Fasting Time: Will You Need an Umbrella on Yom Kippur? Most Recent Predictions

After a significant burst of early seasonal rain, known locally as the Yoreh, the weather across Israel is settling into a pleasant and comfortable pattern for the upcoming week, with a notable forecast for the high holidays. Temperatures are projected to remain near seasonal norms, with no major heat waves anticipated. The focus of the week's forecast is undoubtedly the period surrounding Yom Kippur on Wednesday and Thursday, which promises favorable conditions for the fast.

Meteorological predictions from Meteo-Tech indicate that while the week will be generally mild, there is a minor, yet genuine, possibility of light drizzle (or tiptuf) affecting the northern and central regions of the country around the holiday.

Holiday Forecast: Mild and Accommodating

The outlook for the high holiday weekend remains largely comfortable, a welcome change for those observing the 25-hour fast.

On Wednesday Evening (Erev Yom Kippur), the weather is expected to be comfortable as the fast begins, with evening hours bringing a chance of light rain or drizzle across the North and Central Israel. Temperatures are forecast to be slightly below the seasonal average in the mountains and inland areas.

During Thursday (Yom Kippur Day), the weather forecast is predicted to present partly cloudy to clear skies, accompanied by a slight rise in temperatures, particularly inland and in the mountainous regions. The possibility of light drizzle persists in the North and Center during the morning hours.