Dead Sea Weather Forecast
Dead Sea weather: 87°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Dead Sea is a lake in Israel. Dead Sea is a lake known as the lowest point on land.
Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Dead Sea with clear sky. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 87°F to 102°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - 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 102°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. swimming is the strongest bet in Dead Sea today at 10/10. 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.
Active alerts for Dead Sea
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Weather in Dead Sea right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:58 AM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Dead Sea
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 87° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 86° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 87° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 87° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 87° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 105° / 91° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 100° / 87° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 84° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 86° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 88° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 88° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 88° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 88° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 87° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 86° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 0% | -- | — |
Climate in Dead Sea month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 59° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 72° | 59° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 77° | 63° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 86° | 71° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 92° | 75° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 100° | 83° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 103° | 86° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 103° | 87° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 97° | 83° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 89° | 77° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 82° | 71° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 72° | 62° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Dead Sea
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Air quality and pollen in Dead Sea
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Dead Sea
Go in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 87°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 51% and wind is 2 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 7:58 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 24, 2026 at 7:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
