Yamit Ruins
Former Israeli settlement in Sinai, evacuated 1980s
A former settlement on Egypt's North Sinai coast, Yamit was evacuated after the Egypt-Israel peace agreement; the site is noted for historical interest and its proximity to the northern Sinai shoreline.
Yamit at a Glance#
About Yamit#
Yamit was a settlement in the northern Sinai Peninsula that was established during the Israeli occupation after 1967 and subsequently evacuated and dismantled in 1982 following the Egypt-Israel peace treaty. The site lies within what is now Egypt’s North Sinai Governorate.
The settlement was removed as part of the territorial return arrangements under the peace agreement, and the area was cleared and transferred back to Egyptian administration. Presently the former settlement site is not a developed tourist destination.
Geographically Yamit was located on the northwestern coast of the Sinai Peninsula near Rafah and the Gaza Strip, on Egypt’s Mediterranean shoreline.
- Modern history: Site was an Israeli settlement established after 1967 and evacuated and dismantled in 1982 under the terms of the Egypt-Israel peace agreement.
Best Time to Visit Yamit#
Visit in spring or autumn for the most comfortable temperatures and easier outdoor exploration.
Weather & Climate near Yamit#
Yamit's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Excellent | 11° - 21° | 16° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 5 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 3 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 3.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 27° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 3.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Excellent | 22° - 32° | 27° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 3.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 31° | 26° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 6 mm | some cloud | 67% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.3h |
| November | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 40 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 52 mm | some cloud | 66% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |