ClimateForecastDecemberJanuary >>

Ashkelon Climate by Month

The temperature in Ashkelon can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to pleasant. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Ashkelon. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a pleasant 18°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 12°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Ashkelon has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 407 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Ashkelon, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high rainfall, with an average of 101 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.2 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Ashkelon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.3 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Tel Aviv, Israel (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Tel Aviv, Israel (48 KM, 30 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Ashkelon in Israel

During the months of March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ashkelon?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ashkelon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ashkelon?
    January tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ashkelon?
    August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ashkelon?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 369 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

    Forecast for Ashkelon

    Sat   Dec 14
    20°C | 11°C
    N 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    20°C | 8°C
    N 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    20°C | 6°C
    NW 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain