Best Time to Visit Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine
Gaza City is at its sunniest and driest in March–October.
The best time to visit Gaza City for sunny, dry weather is March–October — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.1°C / 55.6°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 83 mm / 3.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Gaza City's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 15.5°C59.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.9°C66°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 21.4°C70.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.3°C77.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.9°C73.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gaza City?
The best time to visit Gaza City for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gaza City's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Gaza City?
The rainy season at Gaza City, Gaza runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 12 mm / 0.5 in. The wettest single month is December (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Gaza City?
The driest month in Gaza City is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Gaza City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Gaza City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 83 mm / 3.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 13.1°C / 55.6°F.
Is Gaza City climate different from Palestine overall?
Yes, usually. Our Gaza City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Palestine figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Gaza City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.