Tens of Thousands Visit Israeli Parks During Sukkot Ahead of Rain Forecast
Around 70,000 visitors flocked to Israeli national parks during Sukkot, enjoying pleasant weather and autumn landscapes before upcoming rain and cooler temperatures later in the week.
Around 70,000 travelers took advantage of pleasant weather during the Sukkot holiday to visit nature reserves and national parks across Israel. Visitors enjoyed autumn signs, including blooming squills and sea daffodils, as well as peak bird migrations.
Meteorologists forecast that pleasant weather will continue for the first two days of Hol HaMoed. However, starting Monday evening and continuing through Tuesday and Wednesday, local rains are expected in the north and potentially the center, with heavier downpours on Wednesday accompanied by a sharp drop in temperatures.
Temperatures in the mountains and Jerusalem are expected to drop to 23 degrees Celsius, marking the lowest readings since spring. The Meteorological Service noted that significant rains might return during the second half of the holiday, though forecasts may shift.
Popular sites included Gan HaShlosha, Ashkelon, Aphek, Caesarea, and Ein Hemed national parks, alongside the Banias, Ein Gedi, Dor Habonim, and Coral Beach nature reserves. Additionally, about 3,700 Israelis spent Sukkot eve at Nature and Parks Authority campgrounds, notably at Ma'ayan Harod, Hurshat Tal, Achziv, and Khan Beerot.
