AI-generatedMitzpe Ramon at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,070 h
- Rain a year
- 50 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 858 m
Climate in Mitzpe Ramon
Mitzpe Ramon has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year, Mitzpe Ramon is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mitzpe Ramon
The best time to visit Mitzpe Ramon is from February to May and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to December. Rain is a rarity all year: only 50 mm fall in an average year.
Mitzpe Ramon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mitzpe Ramon in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–28 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Mitzpe Ramon in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Mitzpe Ramon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–30 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Mitzpe Ramon in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 15–17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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: February – May, October – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:4218:11
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 06:27–07:14 · evening 17:38–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:27 · 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.
October in Mitzpe Ramon compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Mitzpe Ramon in October?
In October, Mitzpe Ramon is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:42 – 18:11
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mitzpe Ramon
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 Mitzpe Ramon: score 100 against 95. In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 3 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mitzpe Ramon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January15° · 6.3 h
In January, Mitzpe Ramon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in January87February16° · 6.5 h
In February, Mitzpe Ramon is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in February96March20° · 7.7 h
In March, Mitzpe Ramon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in March100April25° · 8.9 h
In April, Mitzpe Ramon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in April90May28° · 10.0 h
In May, Mitzpe Ramon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.0 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, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in May74June31° · 11.0 h
In June, Mitzpe Ramon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in June64July32° · 10.7 h
In July, Mitzpe Ramon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in July64August32° · 10.0 h
In August, Mitzpe Ramon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in August78September30° · 9.0 h
In September, Mitzpe Ramon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 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, September is a good month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in September95October27° · 7.6 h
In October, Mitzpe Ramon is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in October93November21° · 6.9 h
In November, Mitzpe Ramon is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon in November88December17° · 6.2 h
In December, Mitzpe Ramon is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitzpe Ramon.
Mitzpe Ramon 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 Mitzpe Ramon
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December 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 | 77 | 15° | 5° | 6.3 h | 3 | 12 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 16° | 5° | 6.5 h | 3 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 20° | 8° | 7.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 25° | 11° | 8.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 90 | 28° | 15° | 10.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 31° | 17° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 32° | 19° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 32° | 19° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 30° | 17° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 27° | 15° | 7.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 21° | 10° | 6.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 17° | 6° | 6.2 h | 2 | 6 |
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 Mitzpe Ramon
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 7.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Mitzpe Ramon, 66 % 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 Mitzpe Ramon: 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, Mitzpe Ramon has about one rainy day with 2 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mitzpe Ramon
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 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 Mitzpe Ramon
How breezy and how cloudy Mitzpe Ramon 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 Mitzpe Ramon typically peaks at 19 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 20 % of the sky over Mitzpe Ramon: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 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 Mitzpe Ramon
How often the day gets hot in Mitzpe Ramon (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, Mitzpe Ramon has about 5 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
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Mitzpe Ramon 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.
Mitzpe Ramon has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).
- 99
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 55 min
- Distance
- 3,700 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: Israel
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Language
- Hebrew
- Sockets
- Type C, H, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +972
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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Mitzpe Ramon vs Dimona
In October Mitzpe Ramon has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs 75). During the day Dimona is 3 °C warmer than Mitzpe Ramon.
| in October | Mitzpe Ramon | Dimona |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Dec | Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about Mitzpe Ramon
When is the best time to visit Mitzpe Ramon?
The best time to visit Mitzpe Ramon 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 Mitzpe Ramon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Mitzpe Ramon?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 50 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Mitzpe Ramon get?
Mitzpe Ramon gets around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Mitzpe Ramon in?
Mitzpe Ramon is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mitzpe Ramon?
A nonstop flight from London to Mitzpe Ramon takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mitzpe Ramon?
Mitzpe Ramon has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 99, May half-term 87, summer holidays 64, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 83.