Lake in Israel

Dead Sea Map

Interactive map of Dead Sea with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 89°F now🕔 12:43 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December

Summary

Dead Sea is a lake in Israel. Dead Sea is a lake known as the lowest point on land.

Right now it is 89°F (32°C) in Dead Sea with partly cloudy. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 88°F to 101°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Dead Sea is January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 103°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 59°F.

The closest major airport is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Petra, Petra and Mount Sinai.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 101°F is in line with the 103°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Dead Sea today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Dead Sea

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 31°30′0″N 35°30′0″E (31.5, 35.5)

Quick facts about Dead Sea

TypeLake
CountryIsrael
ContinentAsia
Coordinates31°30′0″N 35°30′0″E (31.5, 35.5)
Maximum depth997 ft
Known forthe lowest point on land
Local time12:43 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
ClimateHot and arid

Getting to Dead Sea

By air
By road, from nearby cities

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Dead Sea

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Ben Gurion AirportTLV50 miTel Aviv
Cairo International AirportCAI261 miCairo

Things to do in Dead Sea

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Dead Sea.

Explore Dead Sea

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dead Sea?

Dead Sea is a lake in Israel. Its coordinates are 31.5, 35.5. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Dead Sea right now?

It is currently 89°F (32°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 62% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Dead Sea?

January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Dead Sea, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Dead Sea in?

Dead Sea observes Asia/Amman (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:43 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Dead Sea?

The closest airports are Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 50 mi away and Cairo International Airport (CAI), 261 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Dead Sea?

Popular options include Petra, Petra and Mount Sinai.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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