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Best time to visit Tel Aviv: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to November are the best times, with highs of 23–31°C and warm sea for swimming. July and August reach 31–32°C with high humidity. Winters are mild at 18–21°C, with short rains; hotels fill and prices rise around Passover and the autumn holidays.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°C | 10°C | 12 | low |
| Feb | 18°C | 9°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 19°C | 11°C | 9 | medium |
| Apr | 23°C | 13°C | 2 | high |
| May | 27°C | 17°C | 1 | medium |
| Jun | 29°C | 20°C | 1 | high |
| Jul | 31°C | 23°C | 1 | high |
| Aug | 32°C | 24°C | 0 | high |
| Sep | 31°C | 22°C | 1 | high |
| Oct | 28°C | 20°C | 4 | high |
| Nov | 25°C | 16°C | 6 | medium |
| Dec | 21°C | 12°C | 10 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from 19°C to 27°C, with very little rain from April; beach season begins in May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid at 29–32°C with no rain; beaches and nightlife are at their busiest.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs of 25–31°C and the sea is warmest; Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot bring local holidays.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild at 18–21°C by day with short rains (7–12 rainy days); quiet and cheaper.
Events worth planning around
- Tel Aviv Pride (June)
- Passover (March or April)
- Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot (September or October)
- White Night (Laila Lavan) all-night arts events (June, check dates)
When to avoid
July and August are hot and humid. On Yom Kippur almost everything closes, including transport and roads. Check current travel advisories before any visit.
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Tel Aviv?
April to June and September to November for warm weather and sea.
What is open on Shabbat?
Many restaurants, cafés, bars and beaches stay open. Trains and most buses stop from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.
Can I swim in winter?
The sea is cool from December to March; most people swim from about May to October.