AI-generatedNetanya at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,950 h
- Rain a year
- 294 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 38 m
Climate in Netanya
Netanya has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year, Netanya is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, November
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 22°
06:4318:09
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 06:28–07:16 · evening 17:36–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:28 · evening 18:24–18:34
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.
What is the weather like in Netanya in October?
In October, Netanya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Netanya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:43 – 18:09
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sea temperature in Netanya
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.6 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Netanya ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 28.6 °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 27.8 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.8° | 18.0° | 19.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 17.1° | 18.4° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.7° | 16.9° | 18.4° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.9° | 18.1° | 19.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.5° | 20.7° | 22.6° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.0° | 24.2° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.5° | 26.6° | 28.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.2° | 27.3° | 28.9° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.4° | 25.6° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.8° | 22.9° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 21.1° | 20.4° | 21.9° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Netanya
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 7.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Netanya, 62 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Netanya
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 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Netanya: 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, Netanya has about 3 rainy days with 12 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Netanya
How breezy and how cloudy Netanya 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 Netanya typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Netanya: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 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 and humidity in Netanya
How often the day gets hot in Netanya (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, Netanya has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Netanya
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (23°). 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) in May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 101 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 70 | 17° | 10° | 18.8° | 5.6 h | 11 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 18° | 10° | 17.7° | 5.9 h | 9 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 21° | 12° | 17.7° | 7.1 h | 7 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 25° | 14° | 18.9° | 8.5 h | 4 | 18 |
| MayMay | 91 | 29° | 17° | 21.5° | 9.9 h | 2 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 30° | 20° | 25.0° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 32° | 22° | 27.5° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 32° | 23° | 28.6° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 31° | 22° | 28.2° | 8.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 29° | 20° | 26.4° | 7.1 h | 3 | 12 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 25° | 16° | 23.8° | 6.3 h | 5 | 29 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 20° | 12° | 21.1° | 5.3 h | 9 | 55 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
32.33° N, 34.86° E · 38 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Best time to visit Netanya
The best time to visit Netanya is from March to May and in November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. The wettest month is January with 73 mm of precipitation.
Netanya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Netanya in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–29 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Netanya in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Netanya in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Netanya in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 17–20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Netanya for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Netanya
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Netanya: score 98 against 82. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in April. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 98better |
| Day high | 29° | 25° |
| Night low | 20° | 14° |
| Sea | 26.4° | 18.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Muggy days | 9 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Netanya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January17° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In January, Netanya 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 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in January79February18° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Netanya is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in February88March21° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In March, Netanya is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in March98April25° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Netanya is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in April91May29° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In May, Netanya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in May79June30° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In June, Netanya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in June68July32° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In July, Netanya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in July66August32° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In August, Netanya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in August73September31° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In September, Netanya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in September82October29° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In October, Netanya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in October88November25° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In November, Netanya is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Netanya.
Netanya in November78December20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In December, Netanya is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Netanya.
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Netanya vs. Petah Tikva
In October the holiday weather in Netanya and Petah Tikva is about equally good (score 82 vs. 85). During the day it is about as warm in Petah Tikva as in Netanya.
| in October | Netanya | Petah Tikva |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 26° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Netanya ranks 14 of 15 destinations in this country.
- Eilat31°26°98
- 2Haifa27°26°94
- 3Nazareth27°94
- 4Ashdod27°27°94
- 5Acre27°26°94
- 6Jerusalem26°94
- 7Ashkelon27°27°94
- 8Safed24°93
- 14NetanyaThis page29°26°82
Planning a trip to Netanya
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Netanya 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.
Netanya has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 67).
- 95
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 74
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 45 min
- Distance
- 3,560 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.
Frequently asked questions about Netanya
When is the best time to visit Netanya?
The best time to visit Netanya is from March to May and in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Netanya?
The sea temperature in Netanya ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 28.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Netanya in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Netanya?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Netanya?
The wettest month is January with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Netanya get?
Netanya gets around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Netanya in?
Netanya uses the time zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Netanya?
A nonstop flight from London to Netanya takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Netanya?
Netanya has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95, May half-term 89, Summer holidays 67, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 74.
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