Eilat Water Temperature
Updated Thu 13:56 (Asia/Jerusalem)
Israel · Forecast updated Sep 24, 2026, 13:56 UTC · refresh delayed
Current Sea Temperature
27.7°C
81.9°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 24, 2026, 13:56 (Asia/Jerusalem). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical September average is 27.9°C (82.2°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 27.9°C, versus 28.1°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Eilat, typical monthly averages range from about 21.5°C (70.7°F) in March to 29.3°C (84.7°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Eilat has been 28.4°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Eilat, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8–23.2°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| February | 21.4–22.2°C | 21.8°C / 71.2°F |
| March | 21.0–22.0°C | 21.5°C / 70.7°F |
| April | 22.1–22.9°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| May | 23.6–24.4°C | 23.9°C / 75.0°F |
| June | 25.4–26.5°C | 25.9°C / 78.6°F |
| July | 27.7–29.6°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| August | 28.7–30.1°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| September | 27.5–28.3°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| October | 26.0–26.3°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| November | 24.3–25.8°C | 25.1°C / 77.2°F |
| December | 22.8–24.3°C | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (29.54, 34.96). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Eilat in January
Typical January water temperature near Eilat is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.8–23.2°C.
Eilat in February
Typical February water temperature near Eilat is 21.8°C (71.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.4–22.2°C.
Eilat in March
Typical March water temperature near Eilat is 21.5°C (70.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.0–22.0°C.
Eilat in April
Typical April water temperature near Eilat is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.1–22.9°C.
Eilat in May
Typical May water temperature near Eilat is 23.9°C (75.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.6–24.4°C.
Eilat in June
Typical June water temperature near Eilat is 25.9°C (78.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.4–26.5°C.
Eilat in July
Typical July water temperature near Eilat is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.7–29.6°C.
Eilat in August
Typical August water temperature near Eilat is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–30.1°C.
Eilat in September
Typical September water temperature near Eilat is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.5–28.3°C.
Eilat in October
Typical October water temperature near Eilat is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.0–26.3°C.
Eilat in November
Typical November water temperature near Eilat is 25.1°C (77.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.3–25.8°C.
Eilat in December
Typical December water temperature near Eilat is 23.7°C (74.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.8–24.3°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24.0°C / 75.2°F | 25.5°C / 78.0°F | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| July | 26.1°C / 79.0°F | 27.7°C / 81.9°F | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| August | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 29.1°C / 84.3°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| September | 27.3°C / 81.1°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2782 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Eilat
Red Sea resort with a protected coral-reserve reef snorkelable from the beach.
- Area
- Southern District
Eilat Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Eilat today?
The current sea surface temperature near Eilat is 27.7°C (81.9°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.4°C.
When is the water warmest in Eilat?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 29.3°C (84.7°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Eilat?
The water is typically coldest in March, at around 21.5°C (70.7°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Eilat today?
At 27.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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