Today's weather for Eilat, Israel22nd Nov 2009 15:00

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Weather Overview for Eilat

Eilat’s climate is generally comfortable all the year round, with scorching hot summers and warm winters with clear blue skies. Eilat features very low relatively humidity therefore creating an enjoyable vacation at any time of the year, despite of the temperature.

True sun-lovers will come across the weather in Eilat as a dream. Sweltering summer temperatures between 36°C and 40°C are common for the duration of August in this part of Israel. The neighbouring dried out desert means that there is barely any humidity and virtually no rainfall, even throughout the winter months. Rainfall is in fact very minimal with about 25 mm falling over some five days a year. The maximum daily temperatures from April through to September will typically reach around the 30°C. Evenings during the summer are warm and light clothing will be all that is necessary. Winter evenings may be a little cooler so during this time it’s generally a good idea to pack a few extra sweaters.

Scuba Diving and snorkelling are really popular in Eilat , if you do go for this activity ensure that you take out Scuba Diving Insurance

Fortunately the clear and clean waters of the Red Sea are close by, and this is why Eilat is considered the most popular tourist destination in Israel. Even though the hottest months are June through to August, spring and autumn both can be described as very warm as well.

 Summer

A vacation in Eilat from April through until the end of October will promise high temperatures and clear sunny skies. At this time of the year average hours of sunshine stay around ten to eleven hours per day. If the 40°C temperatures in Eilat during the hottest summer months seem slightly high then a holiday during the months just before and after may seem more preferable. Maximum temperatures in April will be around 30°C, and November is cooler at approximately 20°C. However the sun will still be shining down on the beaches for around eight hours per day at this time of year.

 Winter

Winter weather in Eilat will be cooler, but with temperatures suspended roughly around the 20°C mark there is still more than an adequate amount of sun to pick up a golden tan. In fact the weather in Eilat throughout the winter months is ideal for sunbathing and seeing the sights of the surrounding area.

The calm clear waters of the Red Sea reveal breathtakingly beautiful Coral Reefs and a captivating underwater world with many varieties of fish and other marine life forms. No matter what time of the year you visit you will be guaranteed clear blue skies and a large quantity of sunshine.

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