Is it warm enough to swim in the Dead Sea in december?


Is it warm enough to swim in the Dead Sea in december?

Dead Sea water temperature in December: 20°
Note: These are the average high temperatures for the Dead Sea, i.e. what you can expect at midday during these months. The lowest average temperature is usually 5-6 degrees cooler, and the yearly average low is just 15° during January and December nights.


Can you wear a bathing suit in the Dead Sea?

The high salt level of the sea will leave sensitive areas feeling on high alert and stinging like crazy. Arrive with your bathing suit on.


Do I need to bring a towel to the Dead Sea?

I recommend a small hand towel for use at the shore of the Dead Sea, to wipe your hands, or your eyes if you got water in them. And I recommend a full-size towel for rinsing off after you're out of the Dead Sea.


What time of year can you swim in the Dead Sea?

So it is really not advisable to go between May – September. On the other hand, in the winter (December through January) the water can be too cold to swim in. Tip 2: Best Time To Get In The Water is early in the morning or late afternoon. Don't plan to be outside between noon to 4-5pm when the sun is too strong.


Is it possible to swim in Dead Sea in January?

On the other hand, winters can be quite chilly and make it difficult to go for a dip in the Dead Sea. The best time to visit the Dead Sea in Jordan is usually around spring (March and April) and autumn (October and November). This is when the weather is not too hot and not too cold - making it just perfect for a swim.


Is Jordan warm in December?

The winter months in Jordan are very cold: Amman is typically assailed by biting winds, while Petra experiences snowfall and temperatures hovering a few degrees below freezing.


How many days do you need in Dead Sea?

So while having only a full day for the Dead Sea is not optimal, it will allow you to see the best attractions this area has to offer. Just make sure to start your day early. Two days at the Dead Sea are, in our opinion, the optimum time for most travelers who have ten days or two weeks for Israel.


Do you need to shower after Dead Sea?

After swimming in the Dead Sea, my advice would be to rinse off your body immediately! Trust me; you don't want to stay with that salt on your body until you get to shower later in the day. Otherwise, you will be scratching all day long!


What should you not do before swimming in the Dead Sea?

Do not shave before swimming in the Dead Sea. You might want to get bikini ready or get rid of that travel beard but think twice before doing so. The salt water will sting.


What are the disadvantages of the Dead Sea?

It is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water with a salinity level of 34%. This high salinity makes it nearly impossible for any aquatic life to survive in its waters. Due to these conditions, putting your head underwater in the Dead Sea can be dangerous.


What not to do in Dead Sea?

Tips as to What to Avoid in the Dead Sea
  • Don't get the water into your eyes. It hurts. ...
  • Avoid splashing. ...
  • Don't get it into your mouth, either. ...
  • No peeing/farting in the water! ...
  • DON'T SHAVE at least 24 hours before going into the Dead Sea. ...
  • Don't take any jewelry into the Dead Sea.


Do you get sunburnt at the Dead Sea?

Sunbathing at the Dead Sea has less of a sunburn risk than other destinations. This is due to its location below sea level as harmful UV rays are filtered through three natural layers. These include an extra atmospheric layer, an evaporation layer above the Dead Sea and a thick ozone layer.