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Eilat, Southern Temperature & Weather History

Southern, Israel · Climate data since 1981
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📍 29.5500°N, 34.9500°E
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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest Month
🔥
August
Avg 28.0°C
Low 20.1°C
High 35.9°C
Coldest Month
❄️
January
Avg 11.3°C
Low 5.4°C
High 17.2°C
Wettest Month
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January
13 mm
Driest Month
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June
0 mm
Most Humid
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January
59%
Least Humid
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May
35%
Highest Ever
🌡️
45.7°C
August 2025
Lowest Ever
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-2.3°C
January 1989

Eilat Climate Overview

Eilat has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during winter months.

Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and dry conditions.

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️Avg HighAvg TempAvg LowRecord HighRecord LowHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January🌤️17.2°C11.3°C5.4°C29.0°C-2.3°C59%132.53.84
February🌤️18.7°C12.3°C6.0°C30.7°C-2.1°C55%92.74.79
March☀️22.7°C15.5°C8.4°C35.2°C-0.9°C48%82.96.04
April☀️27.8°C20.0°C12.2°C38.5°C0.9°C39%72.97.07
May🌞31.9°C23.8°C15.7°C42.0°C7.8°C35%23.07.67
June🌞34.6°C26.2°C17.8°C42.8°C10.9°C36%03.38.32
July🌞35.9°C27.8°C19.7°C43.4°C13.9°C37%03.28.12
August🔥35.9°C28.0°C20.1°C45.7°C15.0°C41%03.27.48
September🌞34.0°C26.2°C18.5°C43.1°C12.8°C46%13.16.55
October🌞29.8°C22.8°C15.9°C39.5°C9.0°C49%52.65.29
November☀️23.9°C17.7°C11.5°C33.8°C1.5°C51%62.54.26
December🌤️19.0°C13.2°C7.4°C31.2°C-0.5°C57%82.43.62

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)

🌍 Weather in Eilat Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Eilat

January is Eilat's coldest month, with average lows reaching 5.4°C. The coldest it has ever been that month is -2.3°C.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 6.2°C – 18.3°C

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Eilat

Summer temperatures in Eilat peak in August, with average highs of 35.9°C. The hottest it has ever been that month is 45.7°C.
🌡️July to September (avg) · 19.4°C – 35.3°C

🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.

🌧️ Rainiest Period in Eilat

Eilat sees its highest rainfall in January, receiving approximately 13 mm of precipitation.
🌧️December to February (avg) · up to 13 mm

☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.

📅 Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C

🌡️ Eilat Monthly Temperature Guide

August is the hottest month in Eilat, with average highs reaching 35.9°C, while January is the coldest with lows dropping to 5.4°C.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.

These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month

💧 Rainfall & Humidity in Eilat

January is the wettest month in Eilat with about 13 mm, while June is the driest at 0 mm.

Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months. Humidity stays relatively low (around 46%), peaking during winter months, which creates warm and dry conditions.

☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.

💨Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 1981–2025

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Annual Temp:20.4°C
Avg Annual Rainfall:58 mm
Avg Humidity:46%
Data Period:1981 – 2025

Across 45 years of records, Eilat's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 45.7°C in August 2025, and its coldest dropped to -2.3°C in January 1989. 2010 was the warmest year overall and 1982 the coolest.

📈 Yearly Trends

The warmest year in Eilat's recorded history was 2010 (avg: 22.5°C), while the coldest was 1982 (avg: 18.4°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Eilat's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade
  • 📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
  • 🌧️ Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

View Range:

Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C

Eilat's temperatures has remained relatively stable over the past decade. The highest recorded temperature reached 45.7°C in August 2025, while the lowest dropped to -2.3°C in January 1989.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

View Range:

Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Eilat shows noticeable variation. Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend.
📋 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest

YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025
28.8°C21.5°C14.2°C45.7°C-0.6°C6244%2.8 m/s
2024
28.6°C21.5°C14.4°C42.8°C2.6°C3046%2.8 m/s
2023
28.9°C21.8°C14.7°C43.6°C1.8°C6546%2.8 m/s
2022
28.1°C20.9°C13.8°C42.5°C-1.0°C10948%2.9 m/s
2021
28.7°C21.4°C14.1°C40.9°C1.9°C18445%2.9 m/s
2020
28.1°C21.0°C13.9°C43.1°C0.9°C11050%2.9 m/s
2019
28.2°C21.0°C13.9°C41.7°C2.0°C4145%2.8 m/s
2018
28.5°C21.6°C14.7°C40.9°C2.7°C8447%2.8 m/s
2017
28.4°C21.0°C13.6°C41.2°C0.2°C1445%2.9 m/s
2016
28.4°C21.1°C13.9°C42.0°C-1.5°C9246%2.9 m/s

Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Eilat?▼

Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), August is typically the hottest month in Eilat, Southern, with average high temperatures around 35.9°C.

What is the coldest month in Eilat?▼

January is the coldest month in Eilat, with average low temperatures around 5.4°C.

What is the rainiest month in Eilat?▼

January receives the most rainfall with approximately 13 mm, while June is the driest with 0 mm.

What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Eilat?▼

The highest recorded temperature was 45.7°C in August 2025. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.

What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Eilat?▼

The lowest recorded temperature was -2.3°C in January 1989.

How many years of data does this page cover?▼

This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.

How much sunlight does Eilat get?▼

Eilat receives the most sunlight in June with an average solar radiation of 8.32 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Southern.

Where does this weather data come from?▼

All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 1981–2025
  • Years: 45