AI-generatedPetah Tikva at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,000 h
- Rain a year
- 365 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 60 m
Climate in Petah Tikva
Petah Tikva 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 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Petah Tikva is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
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 Petah Tikva in October?
In October, Petah Tikva is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Petah Tikva.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:43 – 18:09
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Petah Tikva
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 Petah Tikva, 63 % 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 Petah Tikva
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 20 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 Petah Tikva: 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, Petah Tikva has about 3 rainy days with 17 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Petah Tikva
How breezy and how cloudy Petah Tikva 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 Petah Tikva typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Petah Tikva: 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 and humidity in Petah Tikva
How often the day gets hot in Petah Tikva (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, Petah Tikva has about 9 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 Petah Tikva
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 8 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 94 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 71 | 17° | 10° | 5.9 h | 11 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 18° | 10° | 6.2 h | 9 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 21° | 12° | 7.3 h | 6 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 25° | 14° | 8.8 h | 3 | 18 |
| MayMay | 92 | 28° | 17° | 10.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 30° | 20° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 32° | 22° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 32° | 23° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 31° | 22° | 8.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 29° | 20° | 7.2 h | 3 | 17 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 24° | 16° | 6.6 h | 6 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 20° | 12° | 5.6 h | 9 | 80 |
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
32.09° N, 34.89° E · 60 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Best time to visit Petah Tikva
The best time to visit Petah Tikva is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. The wettest month is January with 95 mm of precipitation.
Petah Tikva through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Petah Tikva in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–28 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Petah Tikva in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Petah Tikva in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–31 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Petah Tikva in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 17–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
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Your best months: April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Petah Tikva
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April has the better holiday weather in Petah Tikva: score 99 against 85. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 85 | 99better |
| Day high | 29° | 25° |
| Night low | 20° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Rainfall | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Muggy days | 8 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Petah Tikva month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January17° · 6 h
In January, Petah Tikva is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in January81February18° · 6 h
In February, Petah Tikva is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in February89March21° · 7 h
In March, Petah Tikva is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in March99April25° · 9 h
In April, Petah Tikva is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 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 Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in April92May28° · 10 h
In May, Petah Tikva is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. 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 Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in May81June30° · 11 h
In June, Petah Tikva is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in June71July32° · 11 h
In July, Petah Tikva is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 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 Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in July69August32° · 10 h
In August, Petah Tikva is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 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 Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in August75September31° · 9 h
In September, Petah Tikva is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 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 Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in September85October29° · 7 h
In October, Petah Tikva is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in October89November24° · 7 h
In November, Petah Tikva is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Petah Tikva.
Petah Tikva in November78December20° · 6 h
In December, Petah Tikva is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Petah Tikva.
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Petah Tikva vs. Bnei Brak
In October the holiday weather in Petah Tikva and Bnei Brak is about equally good (score 85 vs. 84). During the day it is about as warm in Bnei Brak as in Petah Tikva.
| in October | Petah Tikva | Bnei Brak |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | – | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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- 12Petah TikvaThis page29°85
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Petah Tikva 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.
Petah Tikva has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 70).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 75
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.8 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 50 min
- Distance
- 3,580 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 Petah Tikva
When is the best time to visit Petah Tikva?
The best time to visit Petah Tikva is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Petah Tikva?
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 Petah Tikva?
The wettest month is January with 95 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Petah Tikva get?
Petah Tikva gets around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Petah Tikva in?
Petah Tikva uses the time zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Petah Tikva?
A nonstop flight from London to Petah Tikva takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Petah Tikva?
Petah Tikva has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 75.
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