ClimateAverages

Ashqelon Climate

Southern District, Israel · population 105,995 · 66 weather stations within 200 km · records 1842 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
25.1°C
Warmest month · August
31.5°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
8.1°C
Typical overnight low

Ashqelon has an average annual daytime high of 25.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 31.5°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 8.1°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January17.7°C8.1°CColdest
February18.6°C8.7°C
March20.6°C10.2°C
April23.8°C12.6°C
May27.0°C15.6°C
June29.5°C18.6°C
July30.8°C20.6°C
August31.5°C21.4°CWarmest
September30.1°C20.1°C
October28.1°C17.4°C
November24.1°C13.7°C
December19.4°C9.8°C

Temperature range across the year

6°13°20°27°34°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.4°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1862
-1.8°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Ashqelon getting hotter?

Since 1900, Ashqelon's average temperature has risen by +2.1°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1842, warming totals +2.2°C.

19.3°19.9°20.6°21.3°22.0°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
January to December

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ashqelon?

Ashqelon's average annual daytime high is 25.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 31.5°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 8.1°C.

What is the warmest month in Ashqelon?

August is the warmest month in Ashqelon, with typical daytime highs of 31.5°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Ashqelon?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Ashqelon, running +2.4°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Ashqelon getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Ashqelon has warmed by roughly +2.1°C.

When is the best time to visit Ashqelon?

January to December typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.