AI-generatedArad, Israel at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,950 h
- Rain a year
- 178 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 613 m
Climate in Arad, Israel
Arad, Israel has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year, Arad, Israel is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Arad, Israel
The best time to visit Arad, Israel is from March to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from November to December. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is January with 43 mm of precipitation.
Arad, Israel through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arad, Israel in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–30 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Arad, Israel in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–35 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Arad, Israel in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–33 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Arad, Israel in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:4118:09
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:26–07:14 · evening 17:36–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:26 · evening 18:24–18:33
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Arad, Israel compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Arad, Israel in October?
In October, Arad, Israel is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:41 – 18:09
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Arad, Israel
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Arad, Israel: score 99 against 85. In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Rainfall | 10 mm | 12 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Arad, Israel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January15° · 5.7 h
In January, Arad, Israel is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in January74February16° · 5.9 h
In February, Arad, Israel is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in February90March20° · 7.1 h
In March, Arad, Israel is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in March99April26° · 8.6 h
In April, Arad, Israel is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in April81May30° · 9.9 h
In May, Arad, Israel is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in May62June33° · 10.8 h
In June, Arad, Israel is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in June52July35° · 10.8 h
In July, Arad, Israel is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in July51August35° · 10.1 h
In August, Arad, Israel is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in August65September33° · 8.7 h
In September, Arad, Israel is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in September85October29° · 7.3 h
In October, Arad, Israel is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in October90November22° · 6.3 h
In November, Arad, Israel is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in November81December17° · 5.5 h
In December, Arad, Israel is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad, Israel.
Arad, Israel in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arad, Israel
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 15° | 6° | 5.7 h | 8 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 16° | 7° | 5.9 h | 7 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 20° | 9° | 7.1 h | 6 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 26° | 13° | 8.6 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 81 | 30° | 16° | 9.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 33° | 19° | 10.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 35° | 21° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 35° | 22° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 33° | 20° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 29° | 17° | 7.3 h | 3 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 22° | 12° | 6.3 h | 4 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 81 | 17° | 8° | 5.5 h | 5 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Arad, Israel
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Arad, Israel, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Arad, Israel: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Arad, Israel has about 3 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Arad, Israel
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Arad, Israel
How breezy and how cloudy Arad, Israel is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Arad, Israel typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 22 % of the sky over Arad, Israel: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Arad, Israel
How often the day gets hot in Arad, Israel (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Arad, Israel has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Arad, Israel in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Arad, Israel has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 51).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 55 min
- Distance
- 3,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Arad vs Dimona
In October Arad has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 78). During the day Dimona is 1 °C warmer than Arad. Dimona gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Arad | Dimona |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov | Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec |
Through the year
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Arad ranks 13 of 31 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Arad, Israel
When is the best time to visit Arad, Israel?
The best time to visit Arad, Israel is from March to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Arad, Israel?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Arad, Israel?
The wettest month is January with 43 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arad, Israel get?
Arad, Israel gets around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Arad, Israel in?
Arad, Israel is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Arad, Israel?
A nonstop flight from London to Arad, Israel takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Arad, Israel?
Arad, Israel has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 77, summer holidays 51, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 73.