Climate guide for Tel Aviv, Israel

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About Tel Aviv

Choose January-March for this rhythm: bike the promenade, swim Gordon Beach, and browse Carmel Market. Winter-spring warmth suits beach life without peak summer humidity.

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Travel Tips

Beach & Bauhaus Timing
Beaches are glorious early and after 16:00 when heat eases. Bauhaus White City walks work better in morning shade.
Cycling & Shared Bikes
Flat coastal paths suit bikes and scooters; buses and light rail expand inland. Walking Rothschild and the market belt is easy.
Museum Shabbat Hours
Many museums close Friday afternoon through Saturday - plan beach or outdoor time then. Ticketed sites reopen Sunday morning.
Sun & Shabbat Rhythm
Mediterranean sun is strong - high SPF and a hat on the sand. Respect quieter residential streets on Shabbat even if the beach is lively.

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Tel Aviv, Israel. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Tel Aviv: the short answer

The best time to visit Tel Aviv is August, followed by September, October. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: August averages 28°C with 2 mm of rain and about 31 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, February. If budget matters more than perfect weather, March is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.5/10.

Across the year Tel Aviv swings from 13°C in February to 28°C in August, a 15-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 2 mm in July to 159 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Tel Aviv is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.8 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (28°C). Coolest: February (13°C). Driest: July (2 mm). Wettest: January (159 mm).

Tel Aviv month by month

January in Tel Aviv — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.1/10

January averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 159 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tel Aviv — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Tel Aviv — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

February averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 88 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 sunny days and 11.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tel Aviv — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.

March in Tel Aviv — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

March averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tel Aviv — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.

April in Tel Aviv — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

April averages 19°C (66°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 13 daylight hours.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tel Aviv — 2 points higher on the same scale.

May in Tel Aviv — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

May averages 22°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tel Aviv at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Tel Aviv — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

June averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tel Aviv at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Tel Aviv — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

July averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tel Aviv at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Tel Aviv — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

August averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tel Aviv at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Tel Aviv — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 70%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tel Aviv at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

October in Tel Aviv — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

October averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tel Aviv at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Tel Aviv — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

November averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 10.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tel Aviv — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

December in Tel Aviv — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

December averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 10.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tel Aviv — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Tel Aviv, Israel?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Tel Aviv are August, September, October, June, July, May. August is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Tel Aviv year-round?
Tel Aviv has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in February to 28°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.1 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Tel Aviv?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Tel Aviv are January (4.1/10), February (5.1/10), March (5.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Tel Aviv?
January is the wettest month in Tel Aviv, averaging about 159 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 2 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Tel Aviv?
May sees the most sun in Tel Aviv, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Tel Aviv a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Tel Aviv is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (August, September, October, June, July, May) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Tel Aviv calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Tel Aviv: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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