Climate Insights for Mount Sinai

The climate in Mount Sinai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1021mm of precipitation falls per year. Mount Sinai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mount Sinai 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 102cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Mount Sinai vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Mount Sinai is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1021mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 141mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 46mm. That's 95mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 102cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 41cm.

Mount Sinai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Mount Sinai, which began on June 21, 2026. Mount Sinai 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Mount Sinai is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mount Sinai 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.