Hike the Israel National Trail
If you consider hiking the entire trail, then the best time of year for the trek is February to May. The weather is pretty mild at this time of the year.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ashdod.
Ashdod, South District Israel, Israel, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 31°C (88°F) and January dropping to 18°C (64°F).
With around 410 mm (16 in) of annual rainfall, Ashdod has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from April to October, with very warm summers and pleasant winters. The wettest month is January, while August sees the least rain. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 12.3 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ashdod - and find the best time to visit.
Visitors to Ashdod can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C (64°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Ashdod typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 410 mm (16 in). Ashdod can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 100 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2.3 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ashdod Precipitation page.
Ashdod can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ashdod.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 75%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, May, June, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Ashdod. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions. Ashdod has a distinct dry season from April to October, with very warm summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 12°C (54°F) to 25°C (77°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 410 mm (16 in). January is the wettest month with 100 mm (3.9 in), while August is the driest with 2.3 mm (0.1 in).
Ashdod receives around 3,311 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 369 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 189 hours. Overall, Ashdod enjoys abundant sunshine.
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