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Eilat, Israel

Southern District · Israel

Eilat is a mid-size city in Southern District, Israel with a population of 52,299. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

52,299 Population 1,597/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
1.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jerusalem Timezone

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About Eilat

Eilat

Eilat is Israel's southernmost city, with a population of 56,004, a busy port and popular resort at the northern tip of the Red Sea, on what is known in Israel as the Gulf of Eilat and in Jordan as the Gulf of Aqaba. The city is considered a tourist destination for domestic and international tourists heading to Israel.

People

Population52,299
Density1,597/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain1.0 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population52,299
Population Density1,597 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates29.5581°, 34.9482°
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Country🇮🇱 Israel
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation1.0 inches (25 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Eilat

Eilat is a mid-size city in Israel (Southern District) with a population of 52,299. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jerusalem.

Climate in Eilat

Eilat has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jul (33.8°C), the coldest is Jan (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 19 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.9°C / 61°F 10.4° / 21.4° 3.8
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 11.7° / 23.2° 3.0
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.5° 2.1
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 18.5° / 31.3° 1.2
May 29.2°C / 85°F 22.5° / 35.8° 1.1
Jun 32.2°C / 90°F 25.3° / 39.1° 0.0
Jul 33.8°C / 93°F 27.1° / 40.4° 0.0
Aug 33.8°C / 93°F 27.4° / 40.2° 0.0
Sep 31.6°C / 89°F 25.5° / 37.6° 0.0
Oct 28°C / 82°F 22.2° / 33.7° 2.2
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 16.6° / 28° 1.9
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 3.6
Eilat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 1.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Israel avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area32.7 sq mi (84.8 km²)
Population Density1,597/sq mi
Coordinates29.5581°N, 34.9482°W
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.0"
97% below Israel avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2.

Nov 22, 1995 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M7.2 83 km
Aug 3, 1993 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M6.1 100 km
Nov 23, 1995 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.7 32 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.7 91 km
Jun 27, 2015 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.5 64 km
Nov 22, 1995 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.4 118 km
Aug 3, 1993 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.3 120 km
Feb 21, 1996 Egypt M5.3 78 km
Aug 3, 1993 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 108 km
Nov 22, 1995 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 114 km
Aug 3, 1993 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 110 km
Dec 26, 1995 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.1 55 km
Dec 11, 1995 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 80 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 129 km
May 16, 2016 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 106 km
Feb 26, 1996 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 93 km
Nov 22, 1995 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 89 km
Mar 8, 2000 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 83 km
Nov 24, 1995 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 72 km
Nov 3, 1993 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M4.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 GULF OF ELAT-AQABA Earthquake 4.0 m 11 83 km
1068 GULF OF AQABA Earthquake - - 7 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in

Eilat has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Eilat

Institution Type Founded Website
Ben Gurion University Eilat Campus University - ,
Red Sea college College - ,
The Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences of Eilat University - ,

Schools in Eilat

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Begin school - - - -
Rabin - - - -
Ofir - - - -
snuba village - - - -
Harei Eilat School - - - -
Harei Eilat - - - -
Almog School - - - -
Community Center - - - -
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Radio Stations near Eilat

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Glz - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sahar alternative rock, classic rock MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Eilat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aqaba Archaeological Museum
Eilat Gallery
Eilat History Museum
אילת עירי

Libraries in Eilat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal library0.0

Farmers Markets in Eilat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
8th Reseidential Area Market
8th Reseidential Area Market
8th Reseidential Area Market

Hotels in Eilat

56 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADI Hotel
Agamim
Ahla Villa
Americana
Aria
Astral Hotel
Astral Sea Side
Astral Village
Ceasar
Central Park Hotel
Club Hotel
Club In Eilat
Dalya Hotel
Dan Hotel Eilat
Dan Neptune
Dan Panorama
Edomit
Herod's Forum
Herod's Palace
Hilton Queen of Sheeba Eilat
Isla Brown 42°
Isrotel Agamim Eilat
Isrotel Sport Club Eilat
Isrotel Yam Suf
Isrotel: Lagoona All Inclusive
King Solomon
Lenardo Club Eilat
Lenardo Plaza Eilat
Leonardo Privilege Eilat Hotel
Leonardo Royal Resort Hotel Eilat
Lev Fattal
Magic Palace Eilat
Melony Club
Neve Eilat
Nova
Orchid hotel
Orchid Reef Hotel
Orchid Reef Hotel
Orchid Reef Hotel
Orchidea
palms hotel מלון פאלמס
Paradise (Royal Garden)
Prima Music Hotel
Rich Luxury Suites
Rimonim Marina Club Eilat
Riviera Club Eilat
Royal Beach
Royal Garden Eilat
The Princess
Tulip (Royal Garden)
U Coral Beach Club
VERT Hotel Eilat
Vista Hotel Eilat
YA Palma
ישרוטל ריביירה קלאב
פתאל

Restaurants in Eilat

58 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Americana Hotel Restaurant
Angelina restaurant
Barbis Diner & Bar
Boston Fish & Grill
Branja
Brasserie
Buffalo Steak House
Café Boulevard
Capot Tmarim
Casa do Brasil
Cochav HaYam HaAdom
Denis Kingdom
DUDA
Eddie's Hide-A-Way
El Gaucho Eilat
Fucaccia
Ginger Asian Kitchen
Giraffe Noodle Bar
GULF Restaurant
Halev harahav
IL PENTOLINO
La Barracuda
La Cuccina
lalo’s restorant
Lawrence
Maman Beach
Marina Grill
Moses
New York New York
Olla
Optimi diary restaurant
Pago Pago
Papagaio
Papaya beach restaurant meat & fish
Park Avenue
Passador Meet & Wine
Pastory
Pedro
Pina Ba'Yam
Pitagoras
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Rak Bsarim
Rak Dagim
Ranch House Bar Burger
Retro
Shipudei Habustan
Shipudey Eilat - Moriah
Shipudey Hatikva
Spring Onion
Tanduri
Thaistory
The Last Refuge
The Last Refuge
Village Beach
Wang`s Grill
Whale
Yakimono Eilat

Cafes in Eilat

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroma
Aroma Espresso Bar
Aroma Espresso Bar
Aroma Red Sea Eilat
Café Branja
Cafe Cafe
Cafe Cafe
Cafe Cafe
Cafe Cafe
Cafe Cafe
Cafe Hillel
Cofix
Ice Bar
Lightower
Roladin
Times Square
Yogurt bar
עוגה צ'אגה

Cinemas in Eilat

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imax 3D Theatre

Monuments in Eilat

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ink Flag

Theme Parks in Eilat

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Top 94

Clinics in Eilat

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

טיפת חלב

Bus Stations in Eilat

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eilat Central Bus Station
IL #6928160630
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Gas Stations in Eilat

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delek
Delek
IL #1323600293
Paz
Paz
Sonol
Sonol
Sonol
Sonol
Ten

Shopping Malls in Eilat

11 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Big
Big
Big
Hayam mall
Ice Mall
Khan
Le Boulevard
New Tourist Center
Pninat Eilat center
Queen of Sheeba Shopping Mall
Shopping center

Airports Near Eilat

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Hussein International AirportAQJLarge Airport
Ramon International AirportETMLarge Airport
Taba International AirportTCPMedium Airport
Al Quwayrah Highway Strip-Small Airport
Ovda AirportVDASmall Airport

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Area
84.8 km² (32.7 mi²)
Founded
1951
Mayor
Meir Isaac Halevy
Website
eilat.muni.il
Twinned With
Acapulco de Juárez, Antibes, Arica, Benidorm, Durban, Kamen, Kampen, Karlovy Vary, Los Angeles, Palanga, Piešťany, Serres, Smolyan, Sopron, Sorrento, Toronto, Ushuaia, Yalta, Yinchuan

Things to See Near Eilat

9 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Aqaba Church
  • • Umayyad Gate
🏖️ Beaches (5)
  • • #S4
  • • Aqaba South Beach
  • • B12
  • • Berenice Beach Club
  • • Lighthouse Beach
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Flamingo lookout
  • • Roof viewpoint

🇮🇱 About Israel

Capital Jerusalem
Population 8,883,800
Area 20,770 km²
GDP (USD) $512,184,638,999
GDP per capita $52,004
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 83.2 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 91.5%
Currency ILS (Shekel)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew
Calling code +972
TLD .il
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eilat

What is the population of Eilat?

Eilat has a population of 52,299 residents and is located in Israel. The population density is 1,597 people per square mile, spread across 32.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Eilat?

Eilat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.0 inches.

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