Is the Dead Sea too cold to swim in January?

Consequently, the climate at the Dead Sea remains warm and sunny all year round. The temperature of the Dead Sea water rarely, if ever, drops below 20 degrees Celsius, and peaks at 32 degrees during the summer months. The surrounding climate is also particularly warm, even in winter.



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Best time to visit the Dead Sea
Of course, the months of July and August in summer make it too hot to enter the water and many avoid visiting the Dead Sea during this time. Winter may feel cold, however the water isn't freezing and it is possible to enter the sea.

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Swimming in Jordan in january is pleasant
The sea water is 72°F on average (min: 69°F/max: 74°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

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January is the coldest month to visit Jordan. While you might have seen reports of colder temperatures in January in Jordan, the average high temperature in January ranges from 52-53°F (11°C); overnight, the average low is roughly 38-39°F (3°C).

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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.

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Bathing in the Dead Sea has been a popular attraction for centuries, and with good reason. The Dead Sea is known for its therapeutic properties, and its unique combination of minerals and salts makes it an ideal place to relax and rejuvenate.

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The Best Seasons to Travel to the Dead Sea The temperature dips a couple of degrees in January and then goes up again in February. You can expect maybe 2 days of rainfall during this season. Another popular season for tourism in the Dead Sea is spring – the months of March, April and May.

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As I've mentioned, Israel has more beaches and is more commercially developed, but Jordan has beautiful views and salt formations plus plenty of resorts to choose from too. In the end, the best place to visit the Dead Sea is whichever country you are planning to visit.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This temperature range is recognized as the most optimal for prolonged bathing. Minimum water temperature in Swemeh in February is 69°F, maximum - 75°F. In recent years, at the beginning of the month, the temperature value here is at around 73°F, and by the end of the month the water warms up to 72°F.

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