December · Israel
Best time to visit Eilat in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Eilat in December
Average temperature 14°C, 14 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 14 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Eilat scores 4.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 14 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Eilat is Israel's Red Sea resort, with coral reefs, desert mountains and a duty-free promenade.
December in Eilat — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 14 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Eilat — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Eilat in December?
- In December, Eilat averages 14°C, 14 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Eilat?
- December earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Eilat in December?
- Expect about 14 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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