With the Dead Sea at about 418 meters below sea level, Israel is the lowest point on earth. Apart from the capital Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Rischon LeZion and Nazareth are the most important cities in the country. Climate in Israel Due to the different altitudes, several climate zones with regionally different weather conditions occur in Israel. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Eilat is 76°F, by the seasons: in winter 72°F, in spring 72°F, in summer 80°F, in autumn 79°F. Minimum water temperature (68°F) in Eilat it happens in March, maximum (84°F) in August. You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Eilat changes in each specific month: January. IMHO, the Red Sea (Eilat) will probably be too cold to swim in -- it's cold enough during the hotter months as it is. The Dead Sea, on the other hand, is usually quite warm all year around, thanks to the unique weather of the region and properties of the sea itself. As Shoshi said, though, you can't really "swim" in the Dead Sea, but rather float! 1 day ago · The Hague is urged to order immediate halt to IDF's war against Hamas; 'genocidal comments' by PM cited; Israel: Hamas attempted genocide on Oct. 7 and South Africa is its 'legal arm' In Eilat, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 30min. On the first day of January in Eilat, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:16 IST. Sunshine The month with the least sunshine in Eilat is January, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine. UV index This report shows the past weather for Eilat, providing a weather history for the summer of 2023. It features all historical weather data series we have available, including the Eilat temperature history for the summer of 2023. You can drill down from year to month and even day level reports by clicking on the graphs. It is important to pack light, breathable clothing made of fabrics like cotton and linen for Israel’s scorching summers. It’s also advised to pack in layers and carry a lightweight jacket, and a raincoat or an umbrella while visiting Israel in the winter as it’s also the rainy season at that time. The State of Israel on Friday experienced its hottest recorded day ever. The southern coastal resort city of Eilat recorded an unprecedented 48.9°C (120°F) high, Channel 12 reported. T4ZHKTL.