What's the Weather like in Eilat in February
Temperature
As the winter progresses, Eilat gets considerably warmer come February.
February is pleasant for most of the month, with some occasional chilly rain showers and is probably a great place for some desert hiking.
With an average temperature of about 16 degrees Celsius, Eilat experiences highs of about 21 degrees Celsius and lows of 10 degrees Celsius in the month of February.
Humidity & Rain
Eilat experiences reduced rainfall in comparison with January, with the city experiencing about 1mm of rainfall on an average over a period of 3 days.
The chance of having a wet day in the month of February remains constant all through the month, and is estimated to be around 4 per cent all through.
Rainfall per day in February occurs in the range between 0.2 inches and 0.9 inches all through the month.
Sunshine Hours
Eilat on an average experiences about 9 hours of sunshine during the month of February.
Over the course of February, the length of the day in Eilat increases gradually (total increase being 43 minutes over the entire month).
The month of February experiences in total, about 240 hours of day light and an average of 11 hours, 7 minutes and 52 seconds of day light per day.
Sea Temperature
The average sea temperature during this time of the year in Eilat is approximately about 21 degrees Celsius/ 70 degrees Fahrenheit and remains essentially constant around this temperature.
The lowest average surface temperature is estimate to be around 69 degrees Fahrenheit on the 26th of the month.
Wind
During the month of February, the average hourly wind speed in Eilat gradually increases from 8 miles per hour to 8.5 miles per hour.
It is recorded that the average hourly wind direction in Eilat through the course of February is predominantly from the north, occurring at a peak proportion of 47 per cent (on February 28th).
Dress Code
While the weather in February is essentially warm and pleasant, this time of the year is actually unpredictable in the wake of ice and rain storms in Eilat's winter months.
Along with cool, light and comfortable clothing during the pleasant months, we suggest you pack some warm clothing like a warm coat, hat and gloves for protection against the cold. A set of rainwear may also be recommended.
Click here for Eilat's weather forecast for the next 14 days. Also, to get an idea of annual weather averages for Eilat, follow this link.
Eilat Hotels in February
Club Hotel
If you are looking for a pleasant, mid-range accommodation option, the Club Hotel is located at a 3-minute walk from the beach, about 8 minutes by foot from the Eilat Airport, and at a distance of 3 km from the Dolphin Reef beach and other tourist attractions. This sprawling, all-suite hotel and water park features bright, ocean-themed suites with seating areas, sofas, kitchenettes and flat-screens, and furnished terraces. Also, upgrades add lounges with pull-out sofas, with some offering whirlpool tubs and extra bedrooms. The other amenities offered are a casual buffet-style restaurant, snack bars, a supermarket, 5 outdoor pools, 1 with waterslides (some are seasonal), a kids' club, a game room, a day spa, a gym and free parking.
Marina Club Hotel
A renovated hotel for families, the Marina Club Hotel offers upscale facilities for a mid-range price. Located very close to Eilat's shopping centres and prominent entertainment venues, this lovely hotel is just a short distance from the beach and the city's centre. This club hotel offers modern family sized suites with facilities including a kitchenette with refrigerator, coffee maker, dining area, 2 LCD TVs with cable, telephone, and a safe. Other amenities this hotel offers are a private marina for guests, by the pool tanning, an attached dining room for delicious food, a snack bar near the pool, barbeque and numerous children's activities.
Club Inn
The Club Inn is another mid-range hotel accommodation for the budget traveller. Situated on the Gulf of Aqaba, this desert-view complex-style hotel is located at a 14-minute walk from the Coral Beach and at a distance of 5 km from the border with Egypt. The hotel features classy earth-toned suites with facilities like living areas, TVs and kitchenettes with mini-fridges. The hotel also offers separate 2-bedroom villas that add balconies. Other amenities offered by the hotel are a breakfast buffet (at a price), a soccer field, an outdoor pool with a patio, tennis and basketball courts, a synagogue, a mini-market and a club for kids.
Caesar Premier Eilat
If you want to spend a few nights in the lap of luxury in Eilat, we suggest you to try the Caesar Premier Eilat. This upscale, luxury accommodation is located at a 15-minute walk from Hananya Beach on the Gulf of Aqaba, at a distance of 6 km from Dolphin Reef and 9 km from Coral World Underwater Observatory. Overlooking a beautiful lagoon, the rooms are warm and spacious, and offer facilities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and mini-fridges. Also, upgraded rooms add gulf or lagoon views while family rooms offer sofa beds, and suites add separate living areas. Other amenities included are breakfast and parking, three restaurants including one offering Italian cuisine, a snack bar, a fitness room, an outdoor pool with a kids' section, a spa area, massage treatments and a kids' club.
Bars and Restaurants
Eilat Marina Grill
Eilat Marina Grill is a restaurant in Eilat famous for its kosher meat delicacies, its rich menu and other quality meat dishes. The restaurant offers a wide variety of tongue tickling items on the menu including appetizers like Carpaccio, Beef fillet tartare salad and Endive salad, and Red Tuna. Along with main courses that include items like beef filet in a pepper sauce, half a chicken rotisserie style, hamburger, filet Dennis, the restaurant has a great dessert menu and kids' menu as well. This includes items like chicken sausages, spaghetti and hamburgers. If you visit the Eilat Marina Grill, we highly recommend you to have the hamburger meat entrecote - 250g with chips and the Ahreiama fish with crispy chicken schnitzel.
Les Sardines
If you love fish and meat, and would like a restaurant that offers the same, Les Sardines is the place for you. Located in Eilat's north marina, this restaurant is located in the heart of the bustling hotel area in Eilat. Offering unique and delectable culinary experiences at affordable prices, this restaurant offers a menu including a variety of fresh fish and sea food dishes, and also other items like meat, pasta and a variety of appetizers, all of which use freshly sourced ingredients. The restaurant has a classically decorated atmosphere, and offers wonderfully courteous and professional service. All in all, this restaurant offers a pleasing dining experience for sea food and meat lovers.
Achla - Platinum Grill
Achla - Platinum Grill is located at a fine location in the city and is another brilliant choice coupling delicious, quality food with professional service. This restaurant is great for meat lovers and offers items like liver, entrecote, chicken breast, skewers and more. This brilliant combination of fresh and fine, delectable meat at a prime location make this a popular place for locals and tourists alike. The restaurant offers opening salads at absolutely no cost, and the friendly and attentive servers replace and refill your plates all through your meal. Clean, air conditioned and well-maintained, there is no reason not to visit the Achla - Platinum Grill if your family enjoys meat.
Little Brazil
Little Brazil is a small, cosy Brazilian restaurant in Eilat offering a special Brazilian atmosphere using a combination of design, music and the delectable aromas of Brazil. Operating over the last 12 years, the Little Brazil restaurant serves meat using a Brazilian meat roasting method also known as the Czechourskaria. The carefully chosen menu offers a variety of fresh meat and sea food, and absolutely mouth-watering desserts. Along with their brilliant food, their service is also appreciable, and the restaurant has a wonderful selection of local wines. If you visit Little Brazil, do try their "all you can eat" menu.
Things to do in Eilat in February
Timna Park
If you would like some adventure on the desserts of Israel, do head over to the Timna Park. Located about 25 km north of Eilat, through Israel's Negev Desert, this is one of Israel's largest attractions. This park set in a beautiful dessert setting has a number of exciting and interesting activities happening for the adventurous at heart. The park has numerous hiking trails suitable for all levels of experience for visitors. On these trails, you can witness nature's many spectacular views and works, a wide variety of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers living on the harsh desert conditions. The park also features a small lake in the midst of the desert, and pedal boats are also included here. Kids' activities like sand bottling and numerous sand activities are included.
Ice Park & Mall
If you are in the mood for shopping and some adventure with family, the Ice Park & Mall may bring you some unexpected fun! This enormous dome structured mall has dozens of shops, several brand stores selling fashion, cosmetics, fashion and handcrafted jewellery, homemade food, house wares, clothing and more to suit all kinds of fashion needs. If you bring kids along, this mall has huge two stories high arcade offering a variety of pinball games, video games, bumper cars, playground for toddlers and many other attractions that children will love. The grand attraction of the ice mall is a huge skating rink in the centre of the mall on the ground floor, providing skating lessons, figure skating performances, competitions and ice hockey games. Also included are a small theme park with real snow and winter activities for children in a realistic arctic atmosphere!
Eilat Mountains Trek The Red Canyon Hike Trail
Eilat Mountains also known as the Harei Eilat, offers spectacular and breath taking desert views and routes in Israel and is the perfect desert getaway. Among the numerous hiking trails along the Eilat Mountains, the Red Canyon is Israel's most beautiful, undisturbed and accessible hiking trails. When the sunlight hits the reddish rocks that line the canyon, it is imparted a deep, reddish glow, which gives the Red Canyon its intensity. While the access path has a green trail through the bottom, a blue trail also goes through its upper part. This trail takes up to 75 minutes to complete, but offers one of the most spectacular colour experiences and stunning views you will ever witness in your life. All in all, this extensive and well maintained trail system is a must for hikers, nature lovers and campers. The hike among others on the Eilat Mountains is a great chance to get a good taste of the desert and enrich your Israel vacation experience.
