Gaza Strip weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory. Like most weather services, we show Gaza Strip at one spot: Gaza, its largest city. At 9:15 PM local time it was mostly clear and 20°C (69°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 28%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Jan
About Gaza weather
Is it raining in Gaza right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 20° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Gaza this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–31° and lows of 16–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Gaza lately?
In the past 7 days, Gaza had 1 rainy day and 13.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gaza?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gaza Strip weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gaza Strip?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gaza Strip is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Gaza Strip?
January is the wettest month, with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Gaza Strip?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Gaza Strip have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 55 mm (2.2 in).
How warm is the sea in Gaza Strip?
The sea is warmest in August at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in February at about 17°C (63°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in May–Nov.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Gaza), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Gaza Strip
Weather can differ a lot within Gaza Strip: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaza | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Khān Yūnis | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Jabālyā | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Rafaḩ | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Bayt Lāhyā | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Bayt Ḩānūn | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| An Nuşayrāt | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Al Burayj | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Banī Suhaylā | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| Al Qarārah | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |
| ‘Abasān al Kabīrah | Apr–Oct | None | 18–31°C | 220 mm |