Understanding the seasons and months in Hebrew is a valuable step for anyone learning the language. Whether you’re planning a trip to Israel, exploring Jewish culture, or expanding your Hebrew vocabulary, this topic will help you talk about time with confidence and clarity.
Unlike many Indo-European languages, Hebrew uses names for months that often come from the Hebrew calendar, especially in religious contexts. However, the modern (Gregorian) months are also used in daily life. Meanwhile, the four seasons in Hebrew are simple to learn and very useful in everyday conversations.
Seasons of the Year in Hebrew
The Hebrew language includes four distinct words for the seasons, which are commonly used in speech, news, and literature. They are relatively short and easy to memorize. You’ll also notice that the Hebrew script runs from right to left, so take a moment to get comfortable with its visual flow.
See the table below to learn how to say spring, summer, autumn, and winter in Hebrew, with pronunciation guides to help you practice.
| English | Hebrew with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| winter | חורף |
| spring | אביב |
| summer | קיץ |
| autumn | סתיו |
Months of the Year in Hebrew
Hebrew month names can vary slightly depending on whether you’re using the secular or Jewish calendar. In most modern contexts — such as schools, business, and government — the Gregorian calendar is used, and the names of the months are transliterated into Hebrew. The Jewish calendar, however, remains central in religious life and holidays.
Check the table below for a full list of Hebrew month names. Make sure to practice them out loud and listen to native pronunciation if possible.
| English | Hebrew with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| January | ינואר |
| February | פברואר |
| March | מרץ |
| April | אפריל |
| May | מאי |
| June | יוני |
| July | יולי |
| August | אוגוסט |
| September | ספטמבר |
| October | אוקטובר |
| November | נובמבר |
| December | דצמבר |
Tips for Learning Hebrew Time Words
To make the most of your time learning Hebrew time vocabulary, try these tips:
- Use a bilingual calendar: Label the months and seasons in both English and Hebrew for daily practice.
- Practice with holidays: Learn which holidays fall in which months—it helps both memory and cultural understanding.
- Use simple phrases: For example, try saying “בחורף קר” (It’s cold in winter) or “אני אוהב את הקיץ” (I love the summer).
Continue Learning Hebrew
Now that you’ve explored the seasons and months, why not keep going? Expand your calendar vocabulary and everyday expressions with these next steps: