Palestine Climate
Top 5 Cities: Gaza, Hebron, Nablus, Ramallah, and Bethlehem
This month in numbers
Palestine experienced an April that was 1.8°C warmer than the 1961–1990 average, with an average temperature of 19.91°C. This ranks as the 14th warmest April in 86 years of records. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C. The three-month period from February to April 2026 also ranked as the 14th warmest on record for Palestine, with an average temperature of 16.13°C, an anomaly of +1.2°C.
What changed
The seasonal trend for February–April 2026 shows a continuation of warmer-than-average conditions in Palestine. While February saw a slight dip with a -0.9°C anomaly, March and April were significantly warmer, with anomalies of +2.8°C and +1.8°C respectively. This regional warming aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the February–April period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Palestine's 1-month anomaly for April placed it 123rd out of 234 regions, while its 3-month anomaly ranked 165th.
What’s driving change?
The warming trend in Palestine is influenced by the broader phenomenon of , as continental landmasses tend to heat up more quickly than the oceans. The current ENSO state is Neutral, with a +0.11°C anomaly in the NOAA ONI 3-month (FMA 2026). However, forecasts indicate a strong likelihood of an El Niño developing in the coming months, with a 61% chance for May-Jul and a 79% chance for June-Aug, which typically brings warmer and drier conditions to the region. Palestine experienced unstable weather conditions in early April, with scattered rain and occasional strong gusts of wind. This followed a period of severe weather, including heavy rains, flash floods, and strong winds in December 2025 and January 2026, which led to fatalities and widespread destruction, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Palestine
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Palestine changing?
Palestine is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Palestine come from?
Climate data for Palestine comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Palestine climate data cover?
The Palestine climate profile covers Gaza, Hebron, Nablus, Ramallah and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Palestine
How often is the Palestine climate update refreshed?
The Palestine climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.