What months can you swim 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.



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Spring and autumn
Hence September / October are full of action. Summer months, July and August are very hot, and Dead Sea might become very uncomfortable. So it's advisable to avoid these two months. Spring (March, April and May) and Autumn (October and November) are much better as the temperatures are under control.

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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.

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The Dead Sea in Winter (December – February): There is little rainfall during winter – just two days a month on average. The water temperature is higher than the air temperature, which makes swimming a very pleasant experience, together with various spa treatments for body and soul.

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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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Don't stay in the Dead Sea longer than 10-15 minutes. The salt water irritates your skin, and after 15 minutes it can start to sting. Remember that the Dead Sea is about 10 times saltier than typical oceans and seas. On that note – Don't splash!

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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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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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Dead Sea Beaches Entry to beaches is free or low-cost, and you can often lather yourself with the famous mineral-rich mud right there, too. The public beaches have public bathrooms and changing rooms, and showers on the beach.

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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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Although it's free to soak in the Dead Sea, you usually need to and bring your own towel if you're not a resort guest. It's a good idea to wear waterproof sandals to protect your feet from rocks and hot sand, and to avoid wearing jewelry, which can be tarnished by the extremely salty water.

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Flip flops and/or water shoes — while you can wear flip flops to a Dead Sea beach, as you get closer to the edge of the water, you'll find that there's lots of sharp rocks. You will also start to see some salt crystals as you get closer to the water, so make sure to change into water shoes once you get in.

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Fact: You can – and you should. Pads might not be the best option, since they'll absorb water till they're soaked, and could get weighed down or fall out.

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Unlike ducking your head in a pool or even the ocean, the saline waters of the Dead Sea can cause a really painful burning in your eyes. It's also not advised as the density of the water can drag your head down.

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