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Best Time to Visit Dead Sea

For the most comfortable weather in Dead Sea, aim for November – April. November tops our comfort score at 98/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.

Dead Sea, Jordan
Best months
Nov – Apr
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Jul · 102°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 47°F
Wettest
Jan · 1.9 in
Driest
Jun · 0.0 in

Dead Sea weather by month

Highs run from 65°F to 102°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Dead Sea, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high65°F19°C69°F21°C76°F25°C84°F29°C93°F34°C100°F38°C102°F39°C102°F39°C97°F36°C90°F32°C78°F26°C69°F21°C
Avg low47°F8°C49°F9°C53°F12°C59°F15°C67°F19°C72°F22°C75°F24°C76°F24°C73°F23°C69°F20°C59°F15°C51°F10°C
Rain1.9 in47 mm1.7 in42 mm0.9 in23 mm0.4 in11 mm0.2 in5 mm0.0 in0 mm0.0 in0 mm0.0 in1 mm0.0 in1 mm0.2 in6 mm0.8 in20 mm1.3 in33 mm
Humidity64%61%58%51%43%43%45%48%51%51%53%59%
Cloud49%50%44%40%32%12%10%11%14%26%36%44%
Comfort939395897160606063799895

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~185 m (607 ft) to Dead Sea's ~0 m (0 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Dead Sea season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 65–69°F (19–21°C) and lows down to 47°F (8°C). It's the wettest season, with about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain, 65% of the year's total. Comfort peaks here: December – February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 94/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 76°F highs in March to 93°F by May. About 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 53°F (12°C). March & April are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 100–102°F (38–39°C). It's the driest season, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain, 1% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 72°F (22°C). Comfort scores bottom out in June – August; the season averages 60/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 97°F highs in September to 78°F by November. About 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain falls across these months, 14% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 59°F (15°C). November is among the best-scoring months (season average 80/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great and 5 Good. Great months: October – April. Tap a month for its own guide.

Dead Sea weather questions

When is the best time to visit Dead Sea?

For the most comfortable weather in Dead Sea, aim for November – April. November tops our comfort score at 98/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.

What is the rainiest month in Dead Sea?

January is the wettest month, averaging about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 7.4 in (189 mm).

What is the coldest month in Dead Sea?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 47°F (8°C) and highs of 65°F (19°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 102°F (39°C).

Is Dead Sea humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 45%, and highs peak around 102°F (39°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

When is the rainy season in Dead Sea?

The wettest three-month stretch is December – February, with about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm).

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