AI-generatedNahariya at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,970 h
- Rain a year
- 506 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Nahariya
Nahariya has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year, Nahariya is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nahariya
The best time to visit Nahariya is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from November to December. The wettest month is January with 130 mm of precipitation.
Nahariya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nahariya in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Nahariya in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Nahariya in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Nahariya in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Nov – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:4318:08
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:27–07:16 · evening 17:34–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:27 · evening 18:23–18:33
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Nahariya compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea cools from 27° to 25°. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 18° |
| Sea | 27° | 25° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Nahariya in October?
In October, Nahariya is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nahariya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:43 – 18:08
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 16 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Nahariya
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Nahariya: score 100 against 94. In June, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 26.3° | 25.0° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 11.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 16better | 21 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nahariya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January17° · Sea 19° · 5.7 h
In January, Nahariya is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in January25February18° · Sea 18° · 6.1 h
In February, Nahariya is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in February37March20° · Sea 18° · 7.1 h
In March, Nahariya is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in March68April23° · Sea 19° · 8.6 h
In April, Nahariya is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in April91May26° · Sea 22° · 9.9 h
In May, Nahariya is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in May100June29° · Sea 25° · 11.0 h
In June, Nahariya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in June100July30° · Sea 28° · 11.0 h
In July, Nahariya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in July100August31° · Sea 29° · 10.1 h
In August, Nahariya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in August100September30° · Sea 28° · 8.9 h
In September, Nahariya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in September94October28° · Sea 26° · 7.2 h
In October, Nahariya is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in October80November24° · Sea 24° · 6.5 h
In November, Nahariya is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in November34December19° · Sea 21° · 5.4 h
In December, Nahariya is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nahariya.
Nahariya in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nahariya
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 16 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 128 days a year, mostly from June to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24 | 17° | 10° | 18.8° | 5.7 h | 12 | 130 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 18° | 11° | 17.7° | 6.1 h | 10 | 98 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 20° | 13° | 17.6° | 7.1 h | 7 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 23° | 15° | 18.8° | 8.6 h | 4 | 27 |
| MayMay | 91 | 26° | 18° | 21.5° | 9.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 29° | 21° | 25.0° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 23° | 27.6° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 31° | 24° | 28.7° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 30° | 23° | 28.2° | 8.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 28° | 20° | 26.3° | 7.2 h | 4 | 19 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 24° | 16° | 23.6° | 6.5 h | 6 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 19° | 12° | 21.0° | 5.4 h | 10 | 113 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Nahariya
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.4 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nahariya ranges from 17.6 °C in March to 28.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.9 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.8° | 18.1° | 19.6° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 17.1° | 18.3° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.6° | 16.8° | 18.3° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.8° | 18.1° | 19.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.5° | 20.7° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.0° | 24.3° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.6° | 26.5° | 28.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.2° | 27.5° | 29.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.3° | 25.4° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.6° | 22.6° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 21.0° | 20.4° | 21.9° | refreshing |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nahariya
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Nahariya, 63 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Nahariya: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nahariya has about 4 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nahariya
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Nahariya
How breezy and how cloudy Nahariya is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nahariya typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Nahariya: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Nahariya
How often the day gets hot in Nahariya (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Nahariya has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Nahariya in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nahariya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 45 min
- Distance
- 3,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Israel
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Language
- Hebrew
- Sockets
- Type C, H, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +972
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Nahariya vs Acre
In October the holiday weather in Nahariya and Acre is about equally good (score 94 vs 94). During the day it is about as warm in Acre as in Nahariya. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Nahariya | Acre |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Nahariya ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- NahariyaThis page28°26°94
- 2Acre28°26°94
- 3Zichron Yaakov30°26°94
- 4Hadera30°26°94
- 5Bat Yam29°27°94
- 6Abu Ghosh27°94
- 7Jerusalem26°94
- 8Ashkelon28°27°94
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Frequently asked questions about Nahariya
When is the best time to visit Nahariya?
The best time to visit Nahariya is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nahariya?
The sea temperature in Nahariya ranges from 17.6 °C in March to 28.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Nahariya in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Nahariya?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Nahariya?
The wettest month is January with 130 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nahariya get?
Nahariya gets around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Nahariya in?
Nahariya is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nahariya?
A nonstop flight from London to Nahariya takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nahariya?
Nahariya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 93, summer holidays 100, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 29.