December · Israel
Best time to visit Tel Aviv in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tel Aviv in December
Average temperature 16°C, 87 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Tel Aviv scores 5.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tel Aviv runs from the Bauhaus White City to the Mediterranean, with Jaffa's old port at the southern end.
December in Tel Aviv — workable with trade-offs
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tel Aviv in December?
- In December, Tel Aviv averages 16°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
- December earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tel Aviv in December?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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