Eilat, Israel: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Eilat, Israel? If you're planning to go to Eilat, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Eilat, Israel

Based on the climate and weather in Eilat, the best time to go is November. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Eilat, Israel by month

January

Traveling to Eilat in January, you will notice that it is balmy, somewhat hazy and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Umbrella

February

If you vacation in Eilat during February, you are likely to find that it is mild, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Dresses
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear

March

If you vacation in Eilat during March, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature, very hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts

April

If you vacation in Eilat during April, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering, very hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Sunglasses
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals

May

If you go to Eilat in May, you will notice that it can be excruciatingly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Tank tops
Light dresses
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Skirts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Light shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

June

If you visit Eilat during June, you are likely to find that it is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Light dresses
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sandals
Light shorts
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses

July

July for Eilat can be blisteringly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sarong
Extremely thin shorts
Sunglasses
Extremely light dresses
Thin tank or crop tops
Sandals
Light skirts

August

If you vacation in Eilat during August, you are likely to find that it can be blisteringly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Extremely light dresses
Sandals
Extremely thin shorts
Light skirts
Thin tank or crop tops
Sunglasses
Sarong
Thin short sleeve shirts

September

If you vacation in Eilat during September, you are likely to find that it can be blisteringly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Light shorts

October

If you vacation in Eilat during October, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sandals
Skirts
Shorts

November

If you go to Eilat in November, you will notice that it is warm, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light footwear
Sandals

December

If you vacation in Eilat during December, you are likely to find that it is balmy, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Umbrella
Standard footwear

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Eilat, Israel

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Eilat, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and H
A SIM card that works in Eilat
Appropriate museum wear

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