AI-generatedEilat at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 38°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,430 h
- Rain a year
- 26 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 63 m
Climate in Eilat
Eilat has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,430 hours of sunshine a year, Eilat is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
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Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Eilat in October?
In October, Eilat is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Eilat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min06:41 – 18:11
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 13 %on average
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sea temperature in Eilat
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.3 – 26.4 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Eilat ranges from 21.5 °C in March to 27.9 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From December 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 27.2 and 28.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22.1° | 21.3° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.6° | 21.0° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 21.5° | 21.0° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 22.0° | 21.4° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 23.6° | 22.9° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 25.3° | 24.6° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.0° | 26.3° | 27.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.9° | 26.1° | 27.7° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.8° | 25.3° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 24.6° | 23.8° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 23.2° | 22.3° | 23.9° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Eilat
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 8.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Eilat, 75 % 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 Eilat
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · 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 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 Eilat: 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, it hardly ever rains in Eilat: 1 mm in the whole month.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 53 | 19° | 10° | 22.1° | 7.4 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 21° | 10° | 21.6° | 8.1 h | 1 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 25° | 12° | 21.5° | 9.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 30° | 16° | 22.0° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 84 | 34° | 19° | 23.6° | 10.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 37° | 21° | 25.3° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 38° | 23° | 27.0° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 38° | 23° | 27.9° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 35° | 21° | 26.9° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 31° | 18° | 25.8° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 97 | 26° | 15° | 24.6° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 21° | 11° | 23.2° | 7.6 h | 1 | 4 |
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)
29.56° N, 34.95° E · 63 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Best time to visit Eilat
The best time to visit Eilat is from March to May and from October to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from March to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 26 mm fall in an average year.
Eilat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Eilat in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–34 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Eilat in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 37–38 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Eilat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–35 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Eilat in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Eilat for you.
Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Eilat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
53January19° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In January, Eilat is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in January64February21° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In February, Eilat is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in February89March25° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In March, Eilat is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in March93April30° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In April, Eilat is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in April84May34° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In May, Eilat is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 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, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in May73June37° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In June, Eilat is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. 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, June is a good month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in June65July38° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In July, Eilat is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 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, July is a good month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in July66August38° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In August, Eilat is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 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 good month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in August79September35° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In September, Eilat is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °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 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in September99October31° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In October, Eilat is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in October97November26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In November, Eilat is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Eilat.
Eilat in November67December21° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In December, Eilat is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Eilat.
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Eilat vs. Aqaba
In October the holiday weather in Eilat and Aqaba is about equally good (score 99 vs. 99). During the day it is about as warm in Aqaba as in Eilat. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Eilat | Aqaba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 99 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Eilat ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- EilatThis page31°26°99
- 2Tel Aviv28°27°90
Planning a trip to Eilat
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 5 min
- Distance
- 3,800 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Eilat
When is the best time to visit Eilat?
The best time to visit Eilat is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Eilat?
The sea temperature in Eilat ranges from 21.5 °C in March to 27.9 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Eilat in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Eilat?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Eilat?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 26 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Eilat get?
Eilat gets around 3,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.4 hours a day; in January there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Eilat in?
Eilat uses the time zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Eilat?
A nonstop flight from London to Eilat takes about 5 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,800 km.
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