Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is a hypersaline and endorheic lake located in the Jordan Rift Valley. Situated at an elevation of -441.5 meters, it is the most looked-up sight in Palestine.
Planning a visit
The area experiences hot summers with daily highs reaching 36 °C in July and August, while winters are mild with temperatures between 14 °C and 21 °C. Rainfall is concentrated between December and March, making the drier months of April, May, and October through November suitable for visits. The nearest airport is Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, located 53 km away. From East Jerusalem, the lake is 38 km away.
Travelers can combine a trip to the Dead Sea with nearby locations such as the Judaean Desert, 26.5 km away, or the historic sites of Qumran and Masada, located 24.7 km and 26.0 km away, respectively. The Church of the Nativity and the Judaean Mountains are also within range, situated 33.2 km and 34.2 km from the lake.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is January, with about 90 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 82 | 53 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 63 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
