Makhtesh Ramon
Mitzpe Ramon, Israel
Makhtesh Ramon is a depression, makhtesh, and cirque in the Southern District of Israel. It is an International Dark Sky Park and is one of the 40 sights of the country featured on this site. It is the 19th most looked-up sight in Israel on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching about 33 °C. These months also have no recorded rainy days. The coolest period is between December and February, when daily highs are between 14 °C and 16 °C. Rain is most frequent in January, with about 8 rainy days.
Makhtesh Ramon is about 139 km from Jerusalem. Ramon International Airport in Eilat is the nearest airport, located 97 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with a visit to Avdat, which is about 24 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 16 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
