AI-generatedTel Aviv at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,020 h
- Rain a year
- 365 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv 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 3,020 hours of sunshine a year, Tel Aviv is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – June, October – November
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:4318:10
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Tel Aviv in October?
In October, Tel Aviv is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tel Aviv.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:43 – 18:10
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on average
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Tel Aviv
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 Tel Aviv ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 28.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
From November to February 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 29.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.8° | 18.0° | 19.7° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.7° | 17.2° | 18.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.7° | 16.9° | 18.5° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.9° | 18.1° | 19.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.6° | 20.8° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.9° | 24.2° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.4° | 26.5° | 28.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.1° | 27.3° | 28.8° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.5° | 25.6° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.9° | 23.0° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 21.1° | 20.5° | 21.9° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Tel Aviv
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 7.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tel Aviv, 64 % 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 Tel Aviv
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 Tel Aviv: 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, Tel Aviv has about 3 rainy days with 17 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 69 | 17° | 11° | 18.8° | 6.0 h | 11 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 18° | 11° | 17.7° | 6.3 h | 9 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 20° | 12° | 17.7° | 7.4 h | 6 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 24° | 14° | 18.9° | 8.8 h | 3 | 18 |
| MayMay | 99 | 27° | 17° | 21.6° | 10.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 29° | 20° | 24.9° | 10.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 31° | 23° | 27.4° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 31° | 23° | 28.5° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 30° | 22° | 28.1° | 8.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 28° | 20° | 26.5° | 7.3 h | 3 | 17 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 24° | 16° | 23.9° | 6.7 h | 6 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 19° | 13° | 21.1° | 5.8 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)
32.08° N, 34.78° E · 15 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Best time to visit Tel Aviv
The best time to visit Tel Aviv is from March to June and from October to 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 October to May. The wettest month is January with 95 mm of precipitation.
Tel Aviv through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tel Aviv in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Tel Aviv in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Tel Aviv in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Tel Aviv in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Tel Aviv month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January17° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In January, Tel Aviv is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 95 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in January79February18° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Tel Aviv 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 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in February90March20° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In March, Tel Aviv is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in March99April24° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Tel Aviv is warm: daytime highs average 24 °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 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in April99May27° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In May, Tel Aviv is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in May87June29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In June, Tel Aviv is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 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, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in June76July31° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In July, Tel Aviv is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °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 23 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 Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in July73August31° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In August, Tel Aviv is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °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 27 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 Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in August80September30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In September, Tel Aviv is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 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 Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in September90October28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In October, Tel Aviv is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in October89November24° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In November, Tel Aviv is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. 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 Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv in November78December19° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In December, Tel Aviv is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. 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 Tel Aviv.
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Tel Aviv vs. Eilat
In October Tel Aviv has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs. 75). During the day Eilat is 3 °C warmer than Tel Aviv. The sea in Eilat is 1 °C cooler. Eilat gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tel Aviv | Eilat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 90 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 31° |
| Sea | 27° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Tel Aviv ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Eilat31°26°99
- 2Tel AvivThis page28°27°90
Planning a trip to Tel Aviv
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 50 min
- Distance
- 3,580 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Tel Aviv
When is the best time to visit Tel Aviv?
The best time to visit Tel Aviv is from March to June and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tel Aviv?
The sea temperature in Tel Aviv ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 28.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Tel Aviv in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Tel Aviv?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Tel Aviv?
The wettest month is January with 95 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tel Aviv get?
Tel Aviv gets around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Tel Aviv in?
Tel Aviv uses the time zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tel Aviv?
A nonstop flight from London to Tel Aviv takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,580 km.
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