Eilat is located on a small stretch of the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba of the Red Sea. This is the southernmost geographical point of the State of Israel.
From ancient and modern history
The first mention of this city is contained in the Old Testament and refers to the first millennium BC. The legendary mines of King Solomon were located in its vicinity, in other words, mining mines. Eilat got its modern name during the period of the Roman Empire. This remote outskirts had a permanent garrison.
It can be assumed that the Roman legionnaires were not very eager to get into service in Eilat. The weather here was consistently hot throughout the months of the year, and living conditions were not the easiest. But this city was strategically important, since it opened access to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. In subsequent historical eras, it belonged to the crusaders and the Ottoman Turks. It became part of the State of Israel in 1949. For the successful existence and development of the city, a modern highway connecting the south with the central and northern regions of the country was of great importance. It was built a little later.
South
If for some reason you ended up in Israel, then this is a great reason to visit the Red Sea, to Eilat. The weather here, if it differs by months, is not at all so different as to cast doubt on the expediency of the trip. It is always good on this coast, the beach season here is almost endless. And this circumstance served as a prerequisite for the successful development of the tourism business.
Over the past decades, a tourist infrastructure has been built on the coast of the Gulf of Eilat that meets world standards for a beach holiday. Today there is everything here - a wide network of hotels and campsites, service structures along the entire beach coast, the opportunity to engage in water sports. Eilat has a modern international airport that can receive flights from all over the world. Therefore, today there are two routes leading to the south of Israel. You can get to Eilat by highway through the desert and by air. And, of course, the city is an economically significant trading port. It opens the way to the Indian Ocean.
Visit to Israel. Weather by months. Eilat and the Red Sea
In the tourism sector, the concepts of high and low price season are generally accepted. That is, it is essential in what season of the year it is best to go to a particular country. It depends on what is a priority for a tourist - the level of prices for services or climatic comfort. Israel is no exception. The summer months are considered not the most attractive season here due to the intense heat.
Eilat is different. The weather here is stable over the months, it is never cold here. And those who go to this place simply cannot make a mistake with the choice. They are not looking for coolness, especially since the exhausting desert heat completely ceases to be felt on the sea coast. With all the conventions of such recommendations, the weather in Eilat in May is considered more suitable for a beach holiday. The mercury column of the thermometer here practically does not fall below the thirty-degree mark, even at night. And, naturally, the water temperature is just as comfortable here.
To complete the picture, let's note the hottest and coldest months of the year. The coolest weather in Eilat is in December, January and February. The air temperature here drops to 20-22 degrees during the day and up to 14-16 at night. And the hottest months are June, July and August - 38-40 degrees during the day and 30-32 at night.
In fact, the same temperature regime is observed in Eilat in the autumn and spring months. In March, April and May - from 28-36 degrees during the day and from 21 to 30 at night. In September, October and November - from 35 to 28 in the daytime and from 28 to 21 in the dark.
The water temperature in the Gulf of Eilat in December, January and February is between 20 and 22 degrees. In March, April and May - from 22 to 25. In June, July and August - from 25 to 28. In September, October and November - from 28 to 23 degrees. In the summer months there are strong winds, sandstorms. Their local name is khamsin. Precipitation is extremely rare, from November to April. Usually no more than three or fourrainy days for the season.
Dive deep
One of the main attractions that make tourists from all over the world head to this coast is the unique underwater world of the Red Sea. It is for them that Eilat is first of all famous. Weather by months in no way interferes with diving and other types of water tourism. Plunging into the depths, you can generally not pay the slightest attention to the weather. And the uniqueness of the flora and fauna of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba is unanimously testified by those who have ever dived in different seas and oceans of the world. These people can be trusted. Beginner divers here have the opportunity to seek advice from experienced instructors. Eilat is a good place for those who have long wanted to dive deep with scuba diving, but did not dare to take the first step.
In the desert
You can diversify your stay on the Red Sea coast with excursions to historical places mentioned in the Old Testament. The desert around Eilat is very expressive. Stones and rocks of bizarre shapes make you remember the scenery for Hollywood blockbusters about the life of alien civilizations. It should not be forgotten that it was in these parts that some events of Sacred history took place. Remember such biblical cities as Sodom and Gomorrah? They were located nearby. The weather in April in Eilat is optimal for such trips. If you are sensitive to heat, then during the summer months fromit is better to refrain from excursions in the desert or choose morning hours for them. In the evening, the desert is as hot as during the day.
