AI-generatedSderot at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,000 h
- Rain a year
- 133 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 90 m
Climate in Sderot
Sderot has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Sderot is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sderot
The best time to visit Sderot is from February to May and from November to December. 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 37 mm of precipitation.
Sderot through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sderot in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Sderot in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Sderot in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–32 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Sderot in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 19 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: February – May, November – December
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 22°
06:4418:11
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 06:29–07:16 · evening 17:38–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:29 · 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 Sderot 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 | 20° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Sderot in October?
In October, Sderot is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:44 – 18:11
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- 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 Sderot
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 Sderot: score 99 against 80. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 7 mm | 6 mm |
| Muggy days | 11 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sderot month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January18° · 6.2 h
In January, Sderot is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in January86February19° · 6.5 h
In February, Sderot is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in February94March22° · 7.4 h
In March, Sderot is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in March99April25° · 8.7 h
In April, Sderot is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in April90May29° · 9.9 h
In May, Sderot is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in May74June31° · 10.7 h
In June, Sderot is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in June63July33° · 10.4 h
In July, Sderot is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10.4 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, July is a good month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in July61August33° · 9.6 h
In August, Sderot is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in August69September32° · 8.7 h
In September, Sderot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in September80October29° · 7.3 h
In October, Sderot is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in October93November25° · 6.9 h
In November, Sderot is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot in November89December20° · 6.1 h
In December, Sderot is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sderot.
Sderot 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 Sderot
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (24°). 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 106 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 83 | 18° | 9° | 6.2 h | 7 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 19° | 9° | 6.5 h | 7 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 22° | 11° | 7.4 h | 4 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 25° | 14° | 8.7 h | 2 | 6 |
| MayMay | 90 | 29° | 18° | 9.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 31° | 21° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 33° | 23° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 33° | 24° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 32° | 22° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 29° | 19° | 7.3 h | 2 | 7 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 25° | 14° | 6.9 h | 3 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 20° | 11° | 6.1 h | 5 | 21 |
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 Sderot
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 7.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Sderot, 63 % 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 Sderot: 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, Sderot has about 2 rainy days with 7 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sderot
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Sderot
How breezy and how cloudy Sderot 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 Sderot typically peaks at 17 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 26 % of the sky over Sderot: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 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 Sderot
How often the day gets hot in Sderot (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, Sderot 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
Planning a trip to Sderot
Weather for your travel dates
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Sderot 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.
Sderot has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 62).
- 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
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.9 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
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 6 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
- 3,610 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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Sderot vs Gaza
In October the holiday weather in Sderot and Gaza is about equally good (score 80 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Gaza as in Sderot.
| in October | Sderot | Gaza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Nov – Dec | Mar – May, Nov – Dec |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Sderot ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 23SderotThis page29°80
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Frequently asked questions about Sderot
When is the best time to visit Sderot?
The best time to visit Sderot is from February to May and from November to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sderot?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Sderot?
The wettest month is January with 37 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sderot get?
Sderot gets around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Sderot in?
Sderot is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sderot?
A nonstop flight from London to Sderot takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sderot?
Sderot has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 87, summer holidays 62, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 86.