AI-generatedBeit Shemesh at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 281 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 282 m
Climate in Beit Shemesh
Beit Shemesh has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Beit Shemesh is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Beit Shemesh
The best time to visit Beit Shemesh is from March to May and in November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is January with 67 mm of precipitation.
Beit Shemesh through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Beit Shemesh in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Beit Shemesh in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Beit Shemesh in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–32 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Beit Shemesh in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
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
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 – May, November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:4218:09
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:27–07:15 · evening 17:36–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:27 · evening 18:24–18:34
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 Beit Shemesh 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 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Beit Shemesh in October?
In October, Beit Shemesh is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:42 – 18:09
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- 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 Beit Shemesh
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 Beit Shemesh: score 98 against 80. In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 13 mm | 18 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Beit Shemesh month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January17° · 5.5 h
In January, Beit Shemesh 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 is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in January78February18° · 5.8 h
In February, Beit Shemesh is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in February87March22° · 7.0 h
In March, Beit Shemesh is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in March98April26° · 8.5 h
In April, Beit Shemesh is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in April86May29° · 9.9 h
In May, Beit Shemesh is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in May74June31° · 10.9 h
In June, Beit Shemesh is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in June65July33° · 10.9 h
In July, Beit Shemesh is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.9 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. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in July63August33° · 10.2 h
In August, Beit Shemesh is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.2 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in August70September32° · 8.7 h
In September, Beit Shemesh is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 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 Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in September80October29° · 7.0 h
In October, Beit Shemesh is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in October88November24° · 6.1 h
In November, Beit Shemesh is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in November79December19° · 5.3 h
In December, Beit Shemesh is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Beit Shemesh.
Beit Shemesh in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Beit Shemesh
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°
- muggy month (15+ 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 (8°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 34 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 | 71 | 17° | 8° | 5.5 h | 10 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 18° | 9° | 5.8 h | 9 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 22° | 11° | 7.0 h | 7 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 26° | 14° | 8.5 h | 3 | 18 |
| MayMay | 86 | 29° | 17° | 9.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 31° | 20° | 10.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 33° | 22° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 33° | 22° | 10.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 32° | 21° | 8.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 29° | 18° | 7.0 h | 4 | 13 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 24° | 14° | 6.1 h | 5 | 27 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 19° | 10° | 5.3 h | 8 | 48 |
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
31.73° N, 34.99° E · 282 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Sunshine hours in Beit Shemesh
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 7.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Beit Shemesh, 61 % 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 Beit Shemesh: 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, Beit Shemesh has about 4 rainy days with 13 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Beit Shemesh
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 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 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 Beit Shemesh
How breezy and how cloudy Beit Shemesh 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 Beit Shemesh typically peaks at 14 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 24 % of the sky over Beit Shemesh: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 Beit Shemesh
How often the day gets hot in Beit Shemesh (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, Beit Shemesh has about 12 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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Beit Shemesh 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.
Beit Shemesh has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).
- 95
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 75
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 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
- 3,620 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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Beit Shemesh vs Bethlehem
In October Bethlehem has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs 80). During the day Bethlehem is 3 °C cooler than Beit Shemesh.
| in October | Beit Shemesh | Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Nov | Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Beit Shemesh ranks 22 of 31 destinations in this country.
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- 7Nahariya29°26°94
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Frequently asked questions about Beit Shemesh
When is the best time to visit Beit Shemesh?
The best time to visit Beit Shemesh is from March to May and in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Beit Shemesh?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Beit Shemesh?
The wettest month is January with 67 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Beit Shemesh get?
Beit Shemesh gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Beit Shemesh in?
Beit Shemesh is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Beit Shemesh?
A nonstop flight from London to Beit Shemesh takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Beit Shemesh?
Beit Shemesh has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95, May half-term 84, summer holidays 64, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 75.