Climate Insights for Deir el-Balah

Deir al-Balah Governorate, Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
January
81 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Deir el-Balah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 305 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 81 mm of rainfall. Deir el-Balah 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 12°C.The climate in Deir el-Balah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 12 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Deir el-Balah 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 54°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 12°FebMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°MarMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 14°AprMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°MayMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°JunMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°OctMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 18°DecMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 15°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 63°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 70°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 68°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°F
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Deir el-Balah sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Deir el-Balah sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 86°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 59°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 81mmFebPrecipitation: 56mmMarPrecipitation: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmDecPrecipitation: 71mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 2.8in
Precipitation

Deir el-Balah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 305 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 81 mm 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.Deir el-Balah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.2 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Deir el-Balah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Deir el-Balah is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan15°59°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar17°62°F
Apr19°67°F
May22°72°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep27°81°F
Oct25°76°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Deir el-Balah is during February, 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 32 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Deir el-Balah is during February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 54°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C54 °F
17 °C63 °F
16 km/h10 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C54 °F
18 °C64 °F
14 km/h9 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
20 °C68 °F
15 km/h9 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
22 °C72 °F
14 km/h9 mph
11 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C67 °F
25 °C77 °F
14 km/h9 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
12 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
24 °C75 °F
12 km/h8 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C58 °F
20 °C68 °F
15 km/h9 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in