AI-generatedTulkarm at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,950 h
- Rain a year
- 294 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 107 m
Climate in Tulkarm
Tulkarm has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year, Tulkarm is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tulkarm
The best time to visit Tulkarm is from March to May and in November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is January with 73 mm of precipitation.
Tulkarm through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tulkarm in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Tulkarm in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Tulkarm in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–32 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Tulkarm in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
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
Peak heat
Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – May, November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:4218:09
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 06:27–07:15 · evening 17:36–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:27 · evening 18:24–18:33
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 Tulkarm compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Tulkarm in October?
In October, Tulkarm is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tulkarm.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:42 – 18:09
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Tulkarm
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 Tulkarm: score 99 against 77. In April, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Muggy days | 8 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tulkarm month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January18° · 5.5 h
In January, Tulkarm is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.5 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 Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in January79February19° · 5.9 h
In February, Tulkarm is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 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 Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in February88March22° · 7.1 h
In March, Tulkarm is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 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 Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in March99April25° · 8.6 h
In April, Tulkarm is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in April90May29° · 9.9 h
In May, Tulkarm is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in May76June31° · 11.0 h
In June, Tulkarm is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in June66July33° · 11.0 h
In July, Tulkarm is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11.0 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, July is a good month for a holiday in Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in July63August33° · 10.2 h
In August, Tulkarm is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in August69September32° · 8.9 h
In September, Tulkarm is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. 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, September is a good month for a holiday in Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in September77October30° · 7.1 h
In October, Tulkarm is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in October88November25° · 6.3 h
In November, Tulkarm is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.3 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 Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in November78December20° · 5.2 h
In December, Tulkarm is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.2 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 Tulkarm.
Tulkarm in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 33°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tulkarm
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 (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 98 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 | 73 | 18° | 8° | 5.5 h | 11 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 19° | 8° | 5.9 h | 9 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 22° | 11° | 7.1 h | 7 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 25° | 13° | 8.6 h | 4 | 18 |
| MayMay | 90 | 29° | 17° | 9.9 h | 2 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 31° | 20° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 33° | 22° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 33° | 23° | 10.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 32° | 21° | 8.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 30° | 18° | 7.1 h | 3 | 12 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 25° | 13° | 6.3 h | 5 | 29 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 20° | 9° | 5.2 h | 9 | 55 |
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
32.31° N, 35.03° E · 107 m · Asia/Hebron
Sunshine2,950 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Tulkarm
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 Tulkarm, 62 % 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.
Rain294 mm a year, most in January
Rain in Tulkarm: 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, Tulkarm has about 3 rainy days with 12 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in June
UV index in Tulkarm
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 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 & cloudsWindiest in May: 18 km/h
Wind and clouds in Tulkarm
How breezy and how cloudy Tulkarm 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 Tulkarm typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Tulkarm: 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 & humidity137 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Tulkarm
How often the day gets hot in Tulkarm (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, Tulkarm has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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
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Tulkarm 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.
Tulkarm has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 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 50 min
- Distance
- 3,570 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: Palestine
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, H, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +970
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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Tulkarm vs Netanya
In October the holiday weather in Tulkarm and Netanya is about equally good (score 77 vs 77). During the day it is about as warm in Netanya as in Tulkarm.
| in October | Tulkarm | Netanya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Nov | Mar – May, Nov |
Through the year
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Palestine in October: the best places
In October, Tulkarm ranks 7 of 10 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tulkarm
When is the best time to visit Tulkarm?
The best time to visit Tulkarm is from March to May and in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tulkarm?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Tulkarm?
The wettest month is January with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tulkarm get?
Tulkarm gets around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tulkarm in?
Tulkarm is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tulkarm?
A nonstop flight from London to Tulkarm takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tulkarm?
Tulkarm has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 87, summer holidays 64, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 76.