Dreaming of a beach holiday in Israel? We tell you about the weather and seasons in Eilat by months. Learn about the temperature and precipitation along the Red Sea coast. When is the best time to relax in Eilat? Reviews of tourists about the weather at the resort.
When is the best time to relax in Eilat
One of the most prestigious resorts in Israel welcomes tourists all year round. In summer, those who tolerate the heat at +37 ... + 40 ° С come here, therefore there are few vacationers. In winter, Eilat is also not filled to capacity. From December to February, moderately cool weather on the northern coast of the Red Sea. Air temperature +22 ... + 27 ° С, and sea water +20 ... + 22 ° С.
Most tourists come to the popular resort in spring and autumn. When is the best time to relax in Eilat? The most favorable months are considered April and October. At this time, the thermometer does not rise above +28 ... + 32 ° C during the day, and does not drop below +18 ... + 22 ° C at night.
Eilat Monthly Weather
January
Water and air temperature. It's pretty cool in the middle of winter. The average air temperature during the day is + 17.5 ° С, and at night + 11 ° С. The sea water is warmed up to + 21 ° С.
Weather. In the coolest month of the year, Eilat has relatively dry weather, and the air humidity is 67%. It rains less than in December, the cloudiness is variable. For evening and morning walks, warm clothes and a light jacket come in handy!
Reviews of tourists. In January, it is not hot in Eilat, but the beach holiday is comfortable. Swim not in the morning, but in the middle of the day. For families with children, rent a room in a hotel with a heated pool.
February
Water and air temperature. It gets warmer in February. The average daytime air temperature is + 21 ° С, and sea water +21 ... + 22 ° С.
Weather. The resort is sunny and windy. The rains are light and the sea is often stormy. Remember to bring windproof clothing.
Reviews of tourists. If you want to relax without the crowds of tourists, it is better to go to Eilat in February. True, fresh winds are not particularly conducive to beach vacations and diving. Vacationers prefer hiking, excursions, quad bike and jeep safaris, kiting and windsurfing.
March
Water and air temperature. In March, the air temperature is +19 ... + 24 ° С. Sometimes the thermometer rises to + 26 ° C. The water temperature in the Red Sea is + 21 ° С.
Weather. The spring is no longer as cool as the winter months, but not as hot as the summer. The wind blows in the resort khamsin... Wind gusts are especially strong in the morning and in the evening.
Reviews of tourists. Changeable weather makes adjustments to the beach holiday. Tourists sunbathe in the daytime when the wind dies down, and in the evenings they wear fleece and windbreakers.
April
Water and air temperature. In April, the sun is hot in Eilat. The air warms up to +24 ... + 27 ° С, and sea water - up to + 23 ° С.
Weather. The level of solar activity is already high. Don't forget to take a good sunscreen on your trip! An umbrella is unlikely to be needed, because according to forecasts there is only one rainy day in a month.
Reviews of tourists. Eilat is high season in April and tours are not cheap. The biggest increase in prices occurs on the Jewish Passover - Passover. Beach holidays, water skiing, parasailing, sailing, diving, excursions, shopping and gastronomic tourism are popular among vacationers.
May
Water and air temperature. In May, the air temperature during the day is +27 ... + 34 ° С, and at night + 20 ... + 22 ° С. Sea water is warm + 24 ° С.
Weather. The last month of spring is the driest of the year. Due to the low humidity, it is easy to tolerate heat. Shady parks and air-conditioned rooms are protected from strong ultraviolet radiation.
Reviews of tourists. The Israeli resort is popular with lovers of the warm sea, sightseeing tourism and water sports. May is the best time to travel to Eilat with children. Still years of intense heat, and the water in the Red Sea is well warmed up for swimming.
June
Water and air temperature. In June, the air temperature rises to + 35 ... + 40 ° С, and sea water - up to +24 ... + 25 ° С.
Weather. The Israeli resort is hot and dry. The air humidity is only 40%, there is no rain.
Reviews of tourists. In summer, fewer tourists come to Eilat than in spring and autumn. The reason is hot weather. A little relief is brought only by the small breezes that blow from the sea. According to reviews, there are pleasant evenings in Eilat in June. After sunset, the thermometer drops to +20 ... + 23 ° С, and tourists can take a break from the summer heat.
July
Water and air temperature. In the middle of summer, the air temperature is +40 ... + 45 ° С, and the sea water temperature is +26 ... + 27 ° С.
Weather. July Eilat is sunny and sultry. There is no rain, air humidity is 40%. Any shade or air-conditioned room is an escape from the sweltering heat.
Reviews of tourists. In July, there are few foreigners at the resort and more Israelis, who are accustomed to hot weather. True, according to reviews, the heat in Israel is tolerated more easily than in the seaside resorts of Turkey. It is difficult to travel on excursions, so vacationers spend most of the day at sea.
August
Water and air temperature. The weather in August is similar to July. The air temperature during the day is +40 ... + 45 ° С, and at night + 26 ° С. Sea water is very comfortable + 27 ° С.
Weather. The sun shines from morning to evening. There is no rain, and the air humidity is low - 45%.
Reviews of tourists. Despite the heat, the beaches of Eilat are packed to capacity. The time for vacations has begun, and everyone wants to bask in the warm sea. At the end of summer, vacationers choose diving, parasailing, banana rides and windsurfing, and they rarely go on excursions.
September
Water and air temperature. The heat subsides in September. The air temperature in the first decade of the month is +38 ... + 40 ° С, and at the end of +33 ... + 34 ° С. At night, the thermometer drops to + 24 ° C. Sea water is warm + 25 ... + 26 ° С.
Weather. Daylight hours are reduced to 12 hours. There is still no rain.
Reviews of tourists. At the beginning of autumn, the swimming season in Eilat continues. Tourists enjoy warm evenings, pleasant sea and interesting excursions. For a holiday with a child, choose the second half of September, when it is not so hot.
October
Water and air temperature. In October, the air temperature is + 33 ° С, and sea water + 24 ° С. By our standards - a full summer!
Weather. In autumn, the humidity rises to 55%, and one rainy day is possible. The umbrella is not relevant. It is much more important to take a sun cream with a good degree of protection to Israel.
Reviews of tourists. In October, tourists from Northern Europe and Russia willingly go to Eilat. It is much closer to Israeli resorts than to Southeast Asia, especially since it is the rainy season in Thailand at this time. Vacationers enjoy swimming in the sea, sunbathing, sailing, going on excursions to the desert and diving.
November
Water and air temperature. In November, the air temperature is +26 ... + 30 ° С. The sea water is warmed up to +23 ... + 24 ° С. It's already chilly for Israelis, but tourists from northern countries enjoy the warm weather.
Weather. There are still a lot of sunny days - 28. Daylight hours are reduced to 10.4 hours. Rains are unlikely.
Reviews of tourists. The high season in Eilat is coming to an end and the tourist flow is decreasing. According to reviews, it is good to swim in the sea during the day, scuba dive and go on excursions. In the evenings at the resort it gets colder up to + 16 ° С, so you can't do without warm clothes.
December
Water and air temperature. With the onset of the calendar winter, the air in Eilat cools down to +15 ... + 20 ° С during the day and + 10 ° С at night. Sea water is still warm + 23 ° С.
Weather. There are much more sunny days than cloudy ones. The amount of precipitation is small - 10 mm. Don't worry about rain!
Reviews of tourists. According to vacationers, the December weather is not suitable for families with children. In winter, the Red Sea is warmer than the air, and it gets chilly out of the water. Curious tourists switch to excursions. Visit the famous mines of King Solomon and travel to the Dead Sea!
