Climate Insights for Ofaqim

The climate in Ofaqim is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 221mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 65mm of rainfall. Ofaqim is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Ofaqim vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Ofaqim is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 221mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 65mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 65mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Ofaqim is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ofaqim, which began on March 20, 2026. Ofaqim is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ofaqim is during March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ofaqim based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.