AI-generatedEfrat at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 178 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 942 m
Climate in Efrat
Efrat has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Efrat is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Efrat
The best time to visit Efrat is from March to June and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from October to November. The wettest month is January with 43 mm of precipitation.
Efrat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Efrat in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–26 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Efrat in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Efrat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–28 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Efrat in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 12–14 °C by day
- 5.6 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
Mar – Jun, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April
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 – June, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
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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 Efrat compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Efrat in October?
In October, Efrat is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Efrat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 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
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Efrat
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Efrat: score 100 against 94. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 10 mm | 6 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Efrat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
52January12° · 5.6 h
In January, Efrat is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Efrat.
Efrat in January61February13° · 5.8 h
In February, Efrat is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.8 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 Efrat.
Efrat in February88March17° · 7.1 h
In March, Efrat is mild: daytime highs average 17 °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 Efrat.
Efrat in March98April21° · 8.5 h
In April, Efrat is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Efrat.
Efrat in April100May26° · 9.7 h
In May, Efrat is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.7 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 Efrat.
Efrat in May94June28° · 10.6 h
In June, Efrat is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Efrat.
Efrat in June84July29° · 10.6 h
In July, Efrat is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Efrat.
Efrat in July81August30° · 10.0 h
In August, Efrat is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.0 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, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Efrat.
Efrat in August90September28° · 8.7 h
In September, Efrat is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Efrat.
Efrat in September94October25° · 7.1 h
In October, Efrat is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Efrat.
Efrat in October90November19° · 6.2 h
In November, Efrat is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 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 Efrat.
Efrat in November70December14° · 5.4 h
In December, Efrat is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Efrat.
Efrat in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Efrat
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 (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to July and from September to 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 | 52 | 12° | 6° | 5.6 h | 8 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 13° | 7° | 5.8 h | 7 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 17° | 9° | 7.1 h | 6 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 21° | 12° | 8.5 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 100 | 26° | 16° | 9.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 18° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 29° | 19° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 30° | 20° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 28° | 18° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 25° | 17° | 7.1 h | 3 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 19° | 12° | 6.2 h | 4 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 14° | 8° | 5.4 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
Sunshine hours in Efrat
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 7.1 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Efrat, 62 % 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
Rain in Efrat: 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, Efrat has about 3 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Efrat
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Efrat
How breezy and how cloudy Efrat 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 Efrat 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 Efrat: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Efrat
How often the day gets hot in Efrat (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, Efrat has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
Planning a trip to Efrat
Weather for your travel dates
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Efrat 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.
Efrat has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 61).
- 95
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 5.5 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
- 3,630 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.
Good to know: Palestine
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, H, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +970
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Efrat vs Bethlehem
In October the holiday weather in Efrat and Bethlehem is about equally good (score 94 vs 93). During the day Bethlehem is 1 °C warmer than Efrat.
| in October | Efrat | Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov | Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Palestine in October: the best places
In October, Efrat ranks 1 of 10 destinations in this country.
- EfratThis page25°94
- 2Bethlehem26°94
- 3Hebron26°94
- 4Ramallah26°94
- 5Nablus28°87
- 6Gaza29°27°80
- 7Tulkarm30°77
- 8Jenin30°77
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Frequently asked questions about Efrat
When is the best time to visit Efrat?
The best time to visit Efrat is from March to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Efrat?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Efrat?
The wettest month is January with 43 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Efrat get?
Efrat gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Efrat in?
Efrat is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Efrat?
A nonstop flight from London to Efrat takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,630 km.
Which school holidays are best for Efrat?
Efrat has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95, May half-term 99, summer holidays 82, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 61.