Best time to visit Eilat
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Eilat
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Introduction diving at Coral Reef with Instructor - 40 minutes - 2
Private Scuba Diving Tour with Transportation and Guide - 3
Introduction Diving on Coral Reef with private instructor ( 25 min ) - 4
Desert Family Fun: Traditional Bread and Jeep Tour - 5
Discover Scuba Diving - Indroductory Dives - 6
Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Eilat Border for 03 Days 02 Nights
Last refreshed 2026-06-24.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Eilat (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Eilat's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11–21 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 40% | 15 | 221 | 4 | Quiet | 10 |
| Feb | 12–22 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 40% | 17 | 206 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Mar | 14–25 | 22 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 31% | 18 | 251 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Apr | 19–31 | 29 | 0 | 2 | — | 24% | 20 | 266 | 9 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 22–35 | 33 | 0 | 2 | — | 20% | 21 | 293 | 10 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jun | 25–39 | 37 | 0 | 0 | — | 20% | 21 | 293 | 11 | Quiet | 4 |
| Jul | 27–40 | 39 | 0 | 0 | — | 21% | 20 | 304 | 12 | Quiet | 3 |
| Aug | 28–40 | 40 | 0 | 0 | — | 25% | 20 | 292 | 11 | Peak | 2 |
| Sep | 26–38 | 38 | 0 | 1 | — | 30% | 21 | 257 | 9 | Moderate | 3 |
| Oct | 22–33 | 32 | 0 | 1 | — | 36% | 20 | 249 | 7 | Moderate | 7 |
| Nov | 17–27 | 26 | 0 | 4 | — | 39% | 17 | 222 | 5 | Busy | 10 |
| Dec | 13–23 | 21 | 0 | 7 | — | 41% | 15 | 215 | 4 | Moderate | 10 |
UV Index in Eilat by Month
UV index in Eilat peaks at 12 (extreme) in July, dropping to 4 (moderate) in December. April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
November
10/1017–27°C (feels 26°C) · 0 rain days (4h) · 222 sun hours · 39% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
December
10/1013–23°C (feels 21°C) · 0 rain days (7h) · 215 sun hours · 41% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
January
10/1011–21°C (feels 18°C) · 1 rain days (14h) · 221 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
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February
10/1012–22°C (feels 19°C) · 2 rain days (25h) · 206 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
March
10/1014–25°C (feels 22°C) · 2 rain days (17h) · 251 sun hours · 31% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
9/1019–31°C (feels 29°C) · 0 rain days (2h) · 266 sun hours · 24% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
May
6/1022–35°C (feels 33°C) · 0 rain days (2h) · 293 sun hours · 20% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
June
4/1025–39°C (feels 37°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 293 sun hours · 20% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme)
July
3/1027–40°C (feels 39°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 304 sun hours · 21% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme)
August
2/1028–40°C · 0 rain days (0h) · 292 sun hours · 25% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
September
3/1026–38°C · 0 rain days (1h) · 257 sun hours · 30% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high)
October
7/1022–33°C · 0 rain days (1h) · 249 sun hours · 36% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Eilat
When is the best time to visit Eilat?
November is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 17–27°C (0 rainy days). The top three months by score are November, December, January.
What is the worst time to visit Eilat?
August is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 28–40°C (0 rainy days).
Is Eilat too hot in summer?
6 months (May, June, July, August, September, October) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Eilat?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in April and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Eilat have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 10/10, crowd index 14) and February (climate 10/10, crowd index 12) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Eilat by month?
UV peaks at 12 (extreme) in July and is lowest in December at 4 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 4, Feb 5, Mar 7, Apr 9, May 10, Jun 11, Jul 12, Aug 11, Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 5, Dec 4. April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Eilat in July?
July is the peak UV month in Eilat, with a daily-peak UV index of 12 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Eilat on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. August is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, May, August, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Eilat bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 24 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.