Israel Red Sea in January. The best prices for tours to Israel at the moment

Israel, whose monthly weather depends on the climatic zone, is a state in the Middle East, washed by four seas: the Red, Mediterranean, Dead and Galilee. Israel is located in the Southwest Asian region called the Middle East. The country borders with Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt.

The legal capital is Jerusalem. Due to the ambiguous political situation within the country, most developed countries define Tel Aviv as the main city.

Israel occupies a small area, but its relief is very diverse. Therefore, the weather varies greatly from month to month in the state. On the main area in the southern part of the country are the deserts of the Negev and Arava, in the north - the mountains of Carmel.

The rest of the territory is dominated by stony soil. In this regard, a significant number of parks and reserves have been organized in Israel, as well as a state policy for the conservation of nature is being developed.

Since all 4 rivers of the state dry up in the summer, there is a shortage of fresh water resources in the country. To solve these difficulties, the government subsidizes the construction of plants for the desalination of sea sources.

Israel is classified as a region with a subtropical climate. But the weather conditions on the territory of the state are not the same and depend not only on the season, but also on the region of the country.

There are different climatic zones:

Climate on the coast of the Dead Sea

The first and second months of the year on the coast of the Dead Sea are characterized by insignificant precipitation (rain). The water temperature reaches +35 °C, while the air is dry. Travelers visit the resorts of this climatic zone in spring and autumn. In winter, the water of the Dead Sea is warmer than air, and in summer it is vice versa.

The most famous resort in this area is Ein Bokek. It is open all year round for visitors wishing to receive medical treatment. Almost the entire city is a huge health complex.

Temperature of the Dead Sea and its coasts:

month	average temperature, °С
	water	air
		afternoon	at night
January	22	27	17
February	23	23	17
March	24	20	15
April	27	24	18
May	28	25	19
June	31	28	20
July	29	30	24
August	27	31	25
September	26	32	28
October	25	32	25
november	23	31	22
December	21	30	18

Comparative table of water temperature by months

Israel, whose weather is changeable for months, is located on the territory of the coasts of 4 seas:

• Red;
• Mediterranean;
• dead;
• Galilee.

Water, regardless of the territory of the country, is never colder than 18 ° C, which is optimal for swimming.

The following temperatures were recorded:

month	average water temperature, °C
	mediterranean	dead	Red
January	18	22	21
February	18	22	21
March	19	24	22
April	21	26	22
May	25	29	23
June	27	31	24
July	27	28	24
August	26	27	25
September	26	26	24
October	23	25	23
november	20	23	23
December	20	21	21

Precipitation in Israel

Precipitation is typical for the period from the second decade of October to the first spring month. They are especially intense in December-January. Every year, about 493 mm (41 mm monthly) of precipitation is recorded in Israel.

Rainy weather comes in October and lasts until March, there is almost no snow, except for the mountainous regions and Jerusalem. Precipitation is uneven throughout the country. The closer to the south, the fewer of them.

They are broken down by month as follows:

month	rainfall, mm	rainy days
January	120	10
February	100	10
March	100	8
April	20	3
May	20	1
June	—	—
July	3	1
August	—	—
September	7	1
October	20	3
november	60	5
December	100	9

Air temperature in spring

In Israel, the March weather contributes to the opening of the beach season. Tourists appear in such resorts as Eilat and Ein Boker. Rain continues in the central regions. At night, the temperature can drop to +10 °C, and during the day it rises above +20 °C.

In April, it gets noticeably warmer, which is felt every day. In the second decade, the temperature on the coasts of the seas of Israel can reach +30 °C. Precipitation is almost non-existent, except for the mountainous regions, where short-term heavy rains are typical for this month.

May is the best time for tourists. Comfortable weather conditions this month are typical for the whole country. At this time, a full-fledged holiday season begins on the Mediterranean coast, as it already warms up to +24 ° С.

Temperatures can drop significantly at night:

Summertime in Israel

Summer in Israel is extremely hot, the air can warm up to +45 °C. In the first month of the period, the wind brings hot weather from the desert. It's hard to be outside during the day. In the Mediterranean resorts, the climate is much milder due to the humidity of the air.

In July the situation is similar. Temperatures of +40°C and above are often recorded. The weather is more comfortable in the Red and Mediterranean Seas. In August, not only the air becomes hot, but also the water. During the day it can reach +30 °C.

At night, the temperature is in the range that is comfortable for a person:

month
	afternoon	at night
June	31	18
July	33	21
August	33	21

Weather in Israel in autumn

During this period, the heat is typical only for desert areas.

In the first month of autumn, the velvet season begins on all sea coasts of the state. September is considered the most favorable in terms of climatic conditions in the country.

In October, the velvet season continues due to the fact that the temperature regime is optimal for vacationers. At night it gets cooler and there are warm rains.

In November, you can still relax on the coasts of the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Periodic rains begin in central and northern Israel.

The average seasonal temperature is +25 °С:

month	average air temperature, °C
	afternoon	at night
September	31	19
October	29	17
november	24	13

Red Sea resorts

The main resort on the Red Sea coast is Eilat, located in the driest region of Israel. On its territory is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the country.

Israel, whose weather is most often optimal on the Red Sea coast, attracts tourists to Eilat almost all year round. Even in winter, the water temperature does not fall below +20 °C, and the air temperature does not fall below +15 °C.

The best time for tourists wishing to visit this resort is April-May and September-October. In July-August, the flow of tourists decreases, as the air warms up to +35 °С, and the sea - up to +28 °С.

month	average temperature, °С
	water	air
		afternoon	at night
January	21	27	18
February	21	25	19
March	22	24	20
April	22	26	20
May	23	29	21
June	24	30	22
July	25	31	24
August	24	32	28
September	24	34	30
October	23	33	25
november	21	20	20
December	21	28	18

Mediterranean coast resorts

On the Mediterranean coast of Israel, the tourist season falls at the end of summer, as at this time the air warms up to 30 ° C, and the water - up to 26 ° C. In spring and autumn, the weather is not so comfortable - it gets cool, especially at night. In winter, the air temperature can drop to +20 ° C, and water - even more. Rains are also typical for this time of the year.

The most famous resort towns in the region are:

• Tel Aviv;
• Netanya;
• Haifa;
• Herzliya;
• Ashkelon.

Tel Aviv is the business and entertainment center of the country. This resort has 14 km of equipped beach areas.

Netanya is popular due to its proximity to many of the country's attractions. The resort is suitable for an economical vacation option. The beaches are under a cliff, so the descent is possible only with the help of a special lift. Haifa is built on the slope of Mount Carmel and stretched to the coast. Most of the hotels are located far from the beach areas.

Herzliya is a center for tourists who want not only to relax, but also to receive medical treatment. The resort has built a port for yachts and equipped with a small airport for private aircraft. Ashkelon is a city with five thousand years of history. It is interesting for tourists with sights and beach areas. Also on the territory there is a park with cultural monuments, which are two thousand years old.

The tourist season starts in late spring and ends in mid-autumn.

The temperature during this period is optimal for rest:

month	average temperature, °С
	water	air
		afternoon	at night
January	18	25	13
February	18	22	10
March	19	20	8
April	21	23	15
May	25	27	18
June	27	28	22
July	27	28	24
August	26	30	25
September	26	30	28
October	24	29	24
november	20	29	21
December	18	28	19

Israel weather in winter

In winter, the air in Israel can cool down to +5 ° C, which is accompanied by heavy rainfall. Almost the entire territory of the state is not characterized by sub-zero temperatures and snow, except for the Hermon resort and its environs.

The first month of the period is cloudy with rain. Short-term frosts are possible in the central and mountainous regions. In January, weather trends are similar to the previous month. The temperature drops slightly.

It rains during February, but the weather improves. This is the most contrasting month for different areas of Israel. It is dry and already warm on the Red Sea coast at this time, and significant precipitation is observed near the Mediterranean Sea.

month	average air temperature, °C
	afternoon	at night
December	19	9
January	17	7
February	17	7

Ski resorts in Israel

Hermon is the most famous ski resort in Israel. It is characterized by a significant amount of precipitation. Snowdrifts usually remain here until mid-April, but tourists visit it only until the end of March. The resort is built at an altitude of 2 km and is only open from November to May.

The mountainous regions of Israel from late autumn to early spring are characterized by precipitation in the form of snow and large snowdrifts. In summer, in dry weather, there are strong winds, the speed of which reaches 120–150 km/h. Temperatures can drop below 0°C during the winter months.

month	average air temperature, °C
	afternoon	at night
January	16	10
February	16	10
March	18	11
April	19	14
May	23	17
June	26	20
July	27	22
August	29	23
September	27	22
October	24	20
november	20	15
December	18	11

Israel is a country with a Mediterranean climate that varies from month to month. The summer period is mostly hot and dry, while the winter period is warm with precipitation. Different air humidity in the climatic zones of the country affects the perception of weather by a person.

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Video about the climate in Israel

What is the weather like in Israel in winter and what can you see at this time:

- Rest for body and soul.

Advantages: warm, cheap, beautiful sea, subtropics, coral reefs, attractions, spa treatments

Cons: none

Do you want an unforgettable winter vacation? Then boldly go to Israel in January for new experiences. And in no case be upset that the winter holidays will be in the Holy Land. The Holy Land has prepared many surprises for tourists, including in January.

Many tourists choose Israel in winter, claiming that this is one of the most attractive places on the planet.

January in Israel is the coldest month of the year, but this is only according to local residents, spoiled by warm weather all year round. Whereas for Russian tourists the weather and air temperature in January is close to September in Russia.

Therefore, the air temperature, for example, in Eilat, in the southern city of the country in January reaches +21 degrees. Therefore, you see, it is always pleasant to return to the velvet season during the fierce Epiphany frosts and forget for a while about the snowfall and dreams of hot tea and a warm blanket.

The most successful coastal resort, Eilat, is ideal for waiting out the winter. Precipitation here is always very small, 4 mm. This is 2 days. But the water temperature is an average of +22 degrees. An excellent indicator.

Here the climate is subtropical and the air temperature in January is +18.

Jerusalem. The capital of Israel is inferior to Eilat and Tel Aviv, here the air temperature during the day reaches +12 degrees.

Haifa +16 degrees during the day in January. Agree, not bad.

In January, Jerusalem has the highest humidity.

January is ideal for those vacationers who want to take a break from the crowded atmosphere and constant queues to historical and religious places, as well as for those who do not tolerate hot summer days and constant dust storms during the day. The holidays are over, which means that you can relax in a relaxed atmosphere and take your time.

If you are vacationing in Jerusalem in January, then be prepared for rain, including heavy rain. But they will not overshadow your vacation, because soon everything will turn green like in spring.

And although in January there is very little sun and strong winds, there will always be that tourist who desperately wants to swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Water cools down to +18 degrees on average. In addition, large waves are frequent. The exception is the Dead Sea. It is warmer by several degrees, the average temperature is +20 degrees.

And in Eilat, thanks to deep-water warm currents, the water temperature here is +22 degrees.
Therefore, off the coast you can swim in January in Eilat. There are practically no strong winds here, so you can not only swim in the sea, but also go scuba diving.

"Kingdom of Neptune".

If you take up scuba diving, then your delight will not be the limit of what you see. You will see the most beautiful coral reef in the world, which is home to many marine life. Rugged landscapes, gorges and colorful fish.

If the weather allows you, then be sure to go to the Negev desert and see with your own eyes the place where Jews lived several centuries ago.

This is a very popular tourist attraction. It is the capital of the Beersheba desert.

If you are a shopaholic, then you will definitely need to visit the Diamond Exchange. This place is notable for the fact that multi-million dollar transactions take place here every day. Gather all your will into a fist and go here. You run the risk of spending all your money here, so take not all the money if possible, since you can spend 5000-10000 dollars here on a small ring, if, of course, you have that kind of money.

In the middle of winter, the cost of spa treatments is much lower than in the swimming season. Therefore, for health and positive emotions, go to the Dead Sea.

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January Israel quite cool and rainy. Due to the subtropical climate, winters are mild here. The locals call this weather "cold", but for us it's like going back to the middle.

That is why many tourists come here to rest in the middle of winter.

Air and water temperature

The thermometer can show different values ​​in different areas Israel. On the Mediterranean coast during the day, the air warms up to 17 degrees Celsius, like water, and at night it rarely drops below 10.

On the coast of the Red Sea, it is a little warmer during the day - up to 21 ° C, but at night it is just as warm as in the Mediterranean.

Is it possible to swim, or where is it better to relax on the sea?

Arriving in such a “warm” country, our tourists will first of all want swim in the sea.

It is not advised to do this, the water is not yet so warm to comfortably relax on the sea, and the weather can surprise you with a sudden rain.

Netanya

This resort is inferior to Eilat in terms of daily temperature values ​​- 17 ° C, but at night it is warmer here - about 12 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the water is higher than that of the air by almost 2°.

Red and Dead Sea

Weather conditions on others resorts of the Red Sea almost do not differ from those that can be observed on Elai. 21-22°C during the day and about 10 degrees at night.

Resorts Dead Sea average temperatures differ by a couple of degrees from other resorts. 22-23°C in the daytime, 21 and even higher - in the water (due to mineral salts).

Another important feature of the Dead Sea is less rainfall.

Fun time on vacation

There are a large number of different activities that will captivate you during your January vacation:

• beach holiday(for the most seasoned tourists);
• desert excursions;
• shopping;
• visiting spa treatments;
• pilgrimage to holy places;
• festivals.

blessed land glad to receive guests in any season. Now you know what surprises the Israeli climate can bring, you will be able to properly pack your bags so that nothing spoils your trip.

Weather in Israel in winter - see this video:

The visit to Israel was planned as a targeted one. Religious tour. I did not plan a beach holiday, I went in January.

What weather to expect in January

Israel met with morning coolness. I knew it was winter on the calendar, but I expected warmer weather. Ears frozen in a baseball cap. The sun warmed up during the day, it became more fun. I didn't have to take out my winter hat. The next week showed: sunglasses captured correctly. The thermometer showed 18 degrees, the sun looked through the clouds. Fly in January - take the clothes of the Russian September.

Jerusalem tourist

For any believer, a trip to Jerusalem is special.

Enough has been said about the spiritual values, the details of the most important excursion of the Christian world. I want to tell you what bothered me. Before leaving for Israel, I mentally tuned in to an introverted, serious wave. It was not possible to concentrate on religious values. The apogee was the Way of Christ. A narrow street bordered on both sides by walls. A huge number of tour groups, mostly Japanese (what are they doing here en masse?!), tried to seep between us with loud screams, emotional explanations, crowds running up to photograph any significant inscription. The main dissonant impression is the market. Merchants stand along the Way, narrowing a small passage. They trade everything. I especially remember tomatoes and strawberries, illiquid fruits lay right under my feet, I was afraid to step on, slip. Sacred thoughts gradually disappeared.

If you are going on such a trip, do not be surprised:

• market on the Way;
• randomness of excursion groups;
• flash photography where prohibited;
• just dirt (I remember a clean postcard Vatican).

The place is holy, great. Not a landmark, much more significant, more important. I would like more respect for the shrine.

Eilat is the southernmost city in Israel, which is why we chose to spend the longest stay on our New Year holidays here. Of the 7 days in Eilat, only 2 days were cool and windy, the remaining 5 we enjoyed the weather + 24- + 25 degrees and a beach holiday.

The water temperature in the Red Sea is from +20 to +22 degrees Celsius. It is very invigorating, so if you like to swim longer, in January it is better to go to warmer countries.

In general, the weather is not stable and you will have to rest according to the principle "as lucky". Even if you sunbathe and swim during the day, grab a light autumn jacket for the evening. After sunset (approximately 17:00), the air temperature drops sharply, and the wind increases.

Eilat borders Egypt and Jordan.

Crossing the border here and going on a journey even further is a great option. The Egyptian border can be reached in less than an hour, for example, by regular city bus 15.

Eilat is a duty free zone. Therefore, even locals shop here, not to mention tourists. But you won't be able to get Tax Free. In January, good sales and discounts. This is where we bought Israeli cosmetics. In all stores, prices are approximately the same, but still, before you decide to buy (with a large volume, you can get a discount), go through all the stores and ask the price.

The city of Eilat is very small, in the center, almost immediately by the sea is the Airport. Taxi is cheap 25-30 shekels for a trip around the city. But there may be an extra charge if you are more than 2 people and have a lot of luggage. The difference is not significant and, to be honest, you should not go into it much.

Also, just a two and a half hour drive from Eilat is the Dead Sea and you can easily take a tour or go there on your own by bus ( you can find out about my vacation at the Dead Sea here .)

What is interesting to rest in Eilat

I was vacationing in Eilat in January 2016 with my parents. We flew to Tel Aviv Airport and first drove to Jerusalem, and then further, on the 444 bus, which runs to Eilat several times a day, we got to the southernmost city of Israel. (You can find out more about our trip from Tel Aviv to Eilat here...)

When choosing housing, the whole city can be conditionally divided into 2 parts: the one by the sea, and the rest, located a little higher on a hill. Therefore, when choosing an accommodation on the map, consider this factor. We had a chance to live both there and there.

The first apartments of Rich Luxury Suites were located on the mountain. Accordingly, we received from the pluses: a low price and an inexpensive supermarket around the corner.

More expensive apartments of the same Rich Royal Suites Eilat chain are located closer to the sea and in a very original way right in front of the airport.

We were satisfied with our stay in both apartments.

The city of Eilat did not leave any strong impressions for me personally. The most interesting thing, probably, is the planes flying overhead right above the beach strip.

A pleasant promenade just on the coastline near expensive hotels.

Here are some of the best views.

Loved the tangerine trees growing on the balconies.

In Eilat we had mainly a beach holiday. Comfortable temperature for sunbathing and swimming is approximately from 10:00-11:00 am to 17:00 pm. Sunbeds and umbrellas, changing cabins, are everywhere throughout the entire beach strip. The cost of a sunbed is 12 shekels. The sea in Eilat is clean, you can swim without special shoes, there are almost no fish and corals.

To see them, we went on the above bus 15, to the coral beach. The fare is 6.90 shekels. We got off at the next stop after the Dolphin Reef, under the sign of the Coral Beach Club.

This beach is less suitable for an ordinary tourist, because of the inconvenient entrance, it is best to bring swimming slippers with you. There are umbrellas and sun loungers for rent, but there are almost no hotels nearby.

But many dive clubs will delight lovers of the underwater world.

Moreover, for these services, even with an increase in the price for a Russian tourist by almost 2 times, it seemed to me quite adequate.

There is information in Russian.

There are a little more living creatures and corals near the coast than on the city beach, but there is nothing special to see there. Pay attention to places like:

Neptune Tables, Dolphin Reef, Satil Wreck, Paradise Reef, Yatush, Eel Garden, Coral Beach Nature Reserve, Japanese Gardens , Lighthouse Reef, The Caves In general, the price list offers to go to some of them.

But I postponed diving until the warmer season.

From the beach, we walked along the highway to the Dolphin Reef stop. Come in for information.

Rest simply on this beautiful artificially created beach with palm trees -67 shekels. You pay for the SPA -339 shekels (the time spent in the SPA is 2 hours) and spend the rest of the time on the beach for free, if you arrive in the morning, you have breakfast for free, including, as I understand it, there is champagne and wine, which is also included in the price.

The SPA has 3 swimming pools: warm with sea water, with music and regular fresh water, as well as baths. You can pay extra for an instructor who will teach you how to relax in the pool with music.

The same thing, if you decide to swim with dolphins for 290 shekels, you get the rest of the day on the beach as a gift.

I am not a fan of such entertainment with animals, but according to this dolphinarium there is information that dolphins stay in natural conditions in the bay and if they don’t want to swim with you, then sorry, they won’t force you.

Again, due to the temperature regime, we decided to postpone this attraction until a better time and went back to the city center. Please note that bus number 15 will return with number 16.

There is also an underwater observatory in Eilat for those who want to do without extreme diving and admire the local inhabitants of the underwater world.

Perhaps we missed something while relaxing in Eilat, but this is just an excuse to return there again.