Beersheba
City in Israel
Beersheba is a city in Israel with a population of about 210,000. Located 72 km from Jerusalem, the city offers visitors access to ancient archaeological sites and aviation history.
What to see
The city features the UNESCO-listed Tel Be'er Sheva and Abraham's Well, which represent its historical sites. For those interested in aviation, the Israeli Air Force Museum is also located in the area.
When to go
Beersheba experiences hot, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. Daily highs reach 33 °C from July to August, with almost no rainfall during these months. Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures, with daily highs ranging from 20 °C to 29 °C in March, April, May, and October. The coolest months are January and February, with daily highs of 16 °C to 17 °C and lows of 8 °C. Winter months, particularly December through February, see the most precipitation, with rainy days occurring on 9 to 11 days per month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, located 85 km from Beersheba.
Top sights in Beersheba
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is January, with about 68 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 57 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 28 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Beersheba (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.