Palestine Braces for Unstable Weather: Cold Snaps, Rain, and Dust Forecast

Palestine is set to experience a shift from relatively stable and pleasant conditions to less predictable weather over the coming week.

“RAMALLAH, April 6, 2026 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD) said that partly cloudy to clear skies are expected for today, Monday, with a rise in temperatures”

WAFA Agency

WAFA reports partly cloudy to clear skies on Monday with a rise in temperatures, though it will remain cold in mountainous areas.

Shabakat Raya al-I'lamiyya

Unstable conditions are predicted from Tuesday through Thursday with scattered rain, thunderstorms, and fluctuating temperatures.

Al-Masdar News notes an unsettled pattern with intermittent dust and a risk of flooding.

The period of instability will feature scattered rain which in some cases could be heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms.

WAFA warns that scattered rain is expected over some northern and central areas on Tuesday.

Shabaka Masdar Al-Akhbariyya

Shabakat Raya notes isolated showers over most areas on Wednesday.

Al-Masdar News adds continued scattered rain that may be heavy at times.

Intermittent dust will affect the region beginning midweek.

“Ramallah — Al-Masdar News reports that the Meteorology Department expects Palestine's weather on Wednesday and Thursday to be unsettled, with a noticeable rise in temperatures and intermittent dust at times, and a chance of scattered rain across most areas”

Shabaka Masdar Al-Akhbariyya

The Meteorology Department warns respiratory patients are at risk of complications due to dust.

Slipping on roads is possible in areas exposed to rainfall with reduced visibility and higher sea waves.

By Friday and into the weekend, conditions are forecast to moderate.

Al-Masdar News states that Friday will see a low chance of light scattered rain.

Shabaka Masdar Al-Akhbariyya

WAFA notes that Thursday will remain partly cloudy with a chance of light, scattered rain over some northern areas.