AI-generatedBeersheba at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,000 h
- Rain a year
- 109 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 285 m
Climate in Beersheba
Beersheba has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Beersheba is very 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: February – May, October – December
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 21°
06:4318:10
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 06:28–07:15 · evening 17:38–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:28 · evening 18:25–18:35
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 Beersheba in October?
In October, Beersheba is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beersheba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:43 – 18:10
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Beersheba
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 7.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Beersheba, 64 % 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 Beersheba
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 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 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 Beersheba: 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, Beersheba has about 2 rainy days with 5 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Beersheba
How breezy and how cloudy Beersheba 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 Beersheba typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Beersheba: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 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 Beersheba
How often the day gets hot in Beersheba (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, Beersheba has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Beersheba
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (21°). 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 in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 28 days a year, mostly in August.
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 | 77 | 16° | 7° | 6.1 h | 6 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 18° | 8° | 6.3 h | 6 | 24 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 21° | 10° | 7.4 h | 4 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 26° | 13° | 8.7 h | 2 | 7 |
| MayMay | 84 | 30° | 16° | 9.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 32° | 19° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 34° | 21° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 34° | 21° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 32° | 20° | 8.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 28° | 18° | 7.4 h | 2 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 23° | 14° | 6.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 19° | 9° | 6.1 h | 4 | 15 |
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
31.25° N, 34.79° E · 285 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Best time to visit Beersheba
The best time to visit Beersheba is from February to May and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 29 mm of precipitation.
Beersheba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Beersheba in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–30 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Beersheba in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32–34 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Beersheba in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–32 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Beersheba in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 16–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Beersheba for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Beersheba
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April has the better holiday weather in Beersheba: score 99 against 87. In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 87 | 99better |
| Day high | 28° | 26° |
| Night low | 18° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 7 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Beersheba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January16° · 6 h
In January, Beersheba is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in January85February18° · 6 h
In February, Beersheba is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in February94March21° · 7 h
In March, Beersheba is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in March99April26° · 9 h
In April, Beersheba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in April84May30° · 10 h
In May, Beersheba is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in May69June32° · 11 h
In June, Beersheba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in June58July34° · 11 h
In July, Beersheba is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in July58August34° · 10 h
In August, Beersheba is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in August70September32° · 9 h
In September, Beersheba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in September87October28° · 7 h
In October, Beersheba is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in October93November23° · 7 h
In November, Beersheba is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Beersheba.
Beersheba in November90December19° · 6 h
In December, Beersheba is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Beersheba.
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Beersheba vs. Hebron
In October Hebron has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs. 87). During the day Hebron is 2 °C cooler than Beersheba.
| in October | Beersheba | Hebron |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 87 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Dec | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Beersheba ranks 11 of 15 destinations in this country.
- Eilat31°26°98
- 2Ashkelon27°27°94
- 3Ashdod27°27°94
- 4Jerusalem26°94
- 5Nazareth27°94
- 6Haifa27°26°94
- 7Acre27°26°94
- 8Safed24°93
- 11BeershebaThis page28°87
Planning a trip to Beersheba
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Beersheba 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.
Beersheba has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58).
- 98
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 55 min
- Distance
- 3,640 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 Beersheba
When is the best time to visit Beersheba?
The best time to visit Beersheba is from February to May and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Beersheba?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Beersheba?
The wettest month is January with 29 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Beersheba get?
Beersheba gets around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.7 hours a day; in January there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Beersheba in?
Beersheba uses the time zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Beersheba?
A nonstop flight from London to Beersheba takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Beersheba?
Beersheba has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 58, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 84.
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