Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Arranah, Palestinian Territory

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Arranah...

Arranah is a coastal city in the Palestinian Territory. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1972 people. The water temperature around Arranah changes significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 16.5°C (61.7°F) in February up to 28.6°C (83.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (72°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Arranah is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Arranah?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Arranah is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Arranah. A spot that might be worth checking out is HA-ARUBOT, which is just 25.6km (17.4miles) away from Arranah. Click here for directions and to check out more information on HA-ARUBOT and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Arranah are Bet Yanay, which is 28km (17.4miles) away, and Neurim youth beach, located ca 28.6km (17.8miles) from Arranah.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Arranah. The closest decent beach is Dekel Beach, which is just 24.4km (15.2miles) away from Arranah. Another nice beach near Arranah is Dor Beach, approximately 24.5km (15.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Arranah?

The water temperature around Arranah is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Arranah. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to approximately 17°C (62°F). During this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Arranah?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during January, February, and March. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Arranah: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Arranah...

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