Best time to go to Eilat
Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Eilat.
When is the best time to visit Eilat?
In general the best time to visit Eilat is probably January, March, April, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +102°F in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Eilat in different months
This is the average weather in Eilat for each month based on historic data:
In January, March, April, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +66°F to +90°F.
February, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +102°F during July.
Climate in Eilat
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Eilat for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +93°F | +99°F | +108°F | +113°F | +117°F | +117°F | +117°F | +118°F | +109°F | +99°F | +90°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +72°F | +77°F | +86°F | +95°F | +100°F | +102°F | +102°F | +97°F | +90°F | +81°F | +72°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°F | +36°F | +41°F | +45°F | +54°F | +59°F | +63°F | +64°F | +63°F | +54°F | +43°F | +39°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 54 | 49 | 44 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 39 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 53 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Eilat during the whole year:
The hottest month in Eilat is August with average maximum temperature going up to +102°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +48°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Eilat looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Eilat is January with average humidity going up to 54%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 33%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Eilat during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 3 rainy days and 7 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Eilat:
What is the hottest month in Eilat?
The hottest month in Eilat is August with average maximum temperature of +102°F.
What is the coldest month in Eilat?
The coldest month in Eilat is January with minimum temperatures of +48°F.
Is Eilat worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Eilat usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +102°F and 31 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Eilat?
if you're looking to visit Eilat when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, March, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 0 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Eilat
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Eilat, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
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