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Dimona
Skip Dimona unless you have a specific reason to visit the Black Hebrew community or the Mamshit ruins: half a day is enough, and the town itself offers little else.
Dimona is a small desert town in the northeastern Negev, best known for its Black Hebrew Israelite community and the nearby Mamshit Nabatean ruins. The town itself is quiet and spread out, with limited sights and services. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Beer Sheva and the Dead Sea or Eilat.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights)
- Airport
- TLV
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dimona100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dimona, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.Israel-wide
- SafetyDimona is generally safe, but the desert heat is the main risk: carry water, sun protection and a hat.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 fire · 101 ambulance (mda) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion Airport (About 1.5 h by train or bus via Beer Sheva).
- Getting aroundWalk or take one of five local bus routes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₪10–15
- Street or quick mealFalafel or shawarma in a pita₪25–40
- BeerBus from Beer Sheva to Dimona₪20 (check)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to centre₪30–40
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed (in Beer Sheva), a night, per personILS 80
- Mid-range bedDouble room in town, a night, per roomILS 400
- High-end bedDouble room in town, a night, per roomILS 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 150 · Mid ILS 300 · High ILS 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLV Ben Gurion Airport (About 1.5 h by train or bus via Beer Sheva)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dimona: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or take one of five local bus routes. The railway station is 2 km outside town, so you'll need a bus or taxi to reach the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mamshit (Nabatean ruins)
goDoor to door: 15 min
Taxi or drive southeast about 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi or drive southeast about 3.1 mi (5 km)
Well-preserved Nabatean city with a reconstructed Roman bathhouse.
Beer Sheva
goDoor to door: 1 h
Bus or train, about 30–40 min
Larger city with a market, museums and better transport connections.
Masada
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Drive via Route 31, about 1 h
Start early to avoid midday heat.
Dead Sea
goDoor to door: 1 h
Drive via Route 31, about 45 min
Ein Bokek beach area is the closest access point.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Limited options; a few small hotels and guesthouses near the main street.
Beer Sheva
Better choice for accommodation, 30–40 min away by bus or train.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₪150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪250–400 excl. bed
- High
- ₪400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed (in Beer Sheva)1 × 1 night × ILS 80 | ILS 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ILS 150 | ILS 150 |
| Bus Beer Sheva ↔ Dimona, one way1 × ILS 20 · check | ILS 20 |
| Taxi from Dimona station to centre1 × ILS 30 | ILS 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 28 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 308 per person per day, bed included | ILS 308 |
2026 estimate in shekels; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Beer Sheva to Dimona | ₪20 (check) |
| Taxi from station to centre | ₪30–40 |
| Falafel or shawarma in a pita | ₪25–40 |
| Coffee | ₪10–15 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₪5–8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The railway station is the least busy in Israel: check the schedule in advance; only about three trains per day each way.
- The nuclear research facility is not visible from the town; do not attempt to approach it.
- Friday afternoon to Saturday evening (Shabbat) public transport stops in most of Israel, including Dimona.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 102
- Ambulance (MDA)
- 101
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My bed tonight
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לכתובת הזאת, בבקשהTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire102
- Ambulance (MDA)101
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Beer Sheva → Dimona: about ₪20, 30–40 min (check)
- Taxi Dimona station → centre: ₪30–40
Say or show
- שלום — Hello (shalom)
- תודה — Thank you (todah)
- כמה? — How much? (kama?)
- איפה התחנה? — Where is the bus stop? (eifo hatahanah?)
Hebrew is the main language; English is widely understood in shops and transport.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dimona. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Mamshit and the Black Hebrew community with visiting hours and contact info.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in town.
- Shabbat-aware transport fixtures for Beer Sheva–Dimona connections.
Sources
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