AI-generatedAshkelon at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 269 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 42 m
Climate in Ashkelon
Ashkelon has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Ashkelon is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:4418:11
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 06:29–07:17 · evening 17:38–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:29 · evening 18:26–18:35
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.
What is the weather like in Ashkelon in October?
In October, Ashkelon is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:44 – 18:11
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Ashkelon
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.7 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ashkelon ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 28.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.7 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.8° | 18.0° | 19.7° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 17.2° | 18.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.8° | 17.0° | 18.5° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.0° | 18.1° | 19.9° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.6° | 20.9° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.9° | 24.2° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.3° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 27.7° | 29.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.6° | 25.7° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 24.0° | 23.1° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 21.1° | 20.5° | 21.9° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Ashkelon
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 Ashkelon, 63 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Ashkelon
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Ashkelon: 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, Ashkelon has about 3 rainy days with 13 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ashkelon
How breezy and how cloudy Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 30 % of the sky over Ashkelon: 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 Ashkelon
How often the day gets hot in Ashkelon (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, Ashkelon has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ashkelon
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 12 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 118 days a year, mostly from June to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 16° | 10° | 18.8° | 6.1 h | 10 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 17° | 10° | 17.7° | 6.4 h | 8 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 20° | 12° | 17.8° | 7.4 h | 6 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 23° | 14° | 19.0° | 8.7 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 91 | 26° | 17° | 21.6° | 9.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 29° | 20° | 24.9° | 10.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 31° | 23° | 27.3° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 32° | 24° | 28.5° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 30° | 22° | 28.2° | 8.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 27° | 20° | 26.6° | 7.3 h | 3 | 13 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 23° | 16° | 24.0° | 6.8 h | 5 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 19° | 12° | 21.1° | 6.0 h | 7 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
31.67° N, 34.57° E · 42 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Best time to visit Ashkelon
The best time to visit Ashkelon is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is January with 75 mm of precipitation.
Ashkelon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ashkelon in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Ashkelon in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Ashkelon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Ashkelon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ashkelon for you.
Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ashkelon
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Ashkelon: score 100 against 94. In June, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Day high | 27° | 29° |
| Night low | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 26.6° | 24.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 10.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 13 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 12better | 18 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Ashkelon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January16° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In January, Ashkelon is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in January28February17° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Ashkelon is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in February38March20° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In March, Ashkelon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in March68April23° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Ashkelon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in April91May26° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In May, Ashkelon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in May100June29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In June, Ashkelon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in June99July31° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In July, Ashkelon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in July97August32° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In August, Ashkelon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in August99September30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In September, Ashkelon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in September94October27° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In October, Ashkelon is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in October80November23° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In November, Ashkelon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
Ashkelon in November40December19° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In December, Ashkelon is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ashkelon.
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Ashkelon vs. Ashdod
In October the holiday weather in Ashkelon and Ashdod is about equally good (score 94 vs. 93). During the day it is about as warm in Ashdod as in Ashkelon. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ashkelon | Ashdod |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Mar – Jun, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Ashkelon ranks 2 of 15 destinations in this country.
- Eilat31°26°98
- 2AshkelonThis page27°27°94
- 3Ashdod27°27°94
- 4Jerusalem26°94
- 5Haifa27°26°94
- 6Nazareth27°94
- 7Acre27°26°94
- 8Safed24°93
Planning a trip to Ashkelon
Weather for your travel dates
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Ashkelon 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.
Ashkelon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 50 min
- Distance
- 3,600 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ashkelon
When is the best time to visit Ashkelon?
The best time to visit Ashkelon is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ashkelon?
The sea temperature in Ashkelon ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 28.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Ashkelon in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Ashkelon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Ashkelon?
The wettest month is January with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ashkelon get?
Ashkelon gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ashkelon in?
Ashkelon uses the time zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ashkelon?
A nonstop flight from London to Ashkelon takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,600 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ashkelon?
Ashkelon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 98, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 35.
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