February · Israel
Best time to visit Masada in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Masada in February
Average temperature 13°C, 34 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Masada scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 34 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Masada is a desert fortress plateau above the Dead Sea, famed for sunrise cable-car ascents and Herodian ruins. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
February in Masada — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
February averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 34 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 daylight hours.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Masada (5th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Masada in February?
- In February, Masada averages 13°C, 34 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Masada?
- February earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Masada in February?
- Expect about 34 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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