Tel Aviv, Israel Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages less than 1 mm while the wet season peaks in January at 5.2 inches (131 mm). Highs range from 63°F (17°C) to 89°F (32°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 63°F (17°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 110°F (43°C) high · 39°F (4°C) low
- Wettest month: January (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 14°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 72%
Temperatures through the year
Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, July through September being the unbroken run. August is the warm end of the year, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 76°F (24°C) overnight. January bottoms out at 63°F (17°C) in daylight, 50°F (10°C) after dark. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 110°F (43°C) and the lowest daily minimum 39°F (4°C). Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is February through April.
Rain, sun and snow
The wettest month is January (5.2 inches (131 mm) across 12 days) and the driest July.
How Tel Aviv compares
- 65% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more seasonal than 95% of the 3496 cities we track.
- The city sees 10.9 hours of sunshine on an average day - sunnier than 93% of the 3496 cities we track.
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 58 days a year - fewer wet days than all but 11% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 50° | 12 | 5.2 in | 8.8 h/day | 74% |
| February | 65° | 50° | 9 | 3.6 in | 9.3 h/day | 75% |
| March | 68° | 53° | 8 | 2.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 72% |
| April | 74° | 57° | 3 | 1.5 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| May | 81° | 64° | 2 | 0.3 in | 12.6 h/day | 69% |
| June | 84° | 69° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.2 h/day | 73% |
| July | 88° | 74° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.2 h/day | 74% |
| August | 89° | 76° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.5 h/day | 73% |
| September | 87° | 73° | 0 | 0.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 71% |
| October | 83° | 68° | 4 | 0.6 in | 10.5 h/day | 70% |
| November | 76° | 60° | 7 | 2.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 69% |
| December | 67° | 53° | 10 | 4.1 in | 8.3 h/day | 72% |
Tel Aviv month by month
Tel Aviv weather in January
January brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 12 wet days - typically the coldest month and the wettest month of the year in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv weather in February
February brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 9 wet days.
Tel Aviv weather in March
March brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 8 wet days.
Tel Aviv weather in April
April brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 3 wet days.
Tel Aviv weather in May
May brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 2 wet days.
Tel Aviv weather in June
June brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 1 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv weather in July
July brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv weather in August
August brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 0 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv weather in September
September brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 0 wet days.
Tel Aviv weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 4 wet days.
Tel Aviv weather in November
November brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 7 wet days.
Tel Aviv weather in December
December brings highs around 67°F (20°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 10 wet days.
Seasons in Tel Aviv
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Tel Aviv is pleasantly warm: 74°F (24°C) by day, 58°F (15°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 13 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer brings hot afternoons here - highs near 87°F (31°C), nights near 73°F (23°C), and precipitation is sparse, near 5 mm (0.2 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.0 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Tel Aviv sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 67°F (20°C); rain comes on about 12 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Winter (December through February)
Winter is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 65°F (18°C), nights near 51°F (11°C), and rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days.
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Best time to visit Tel Aviv
The best time to visit Tel Aviv is generally March to May and October to November, when the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 76°F (25°C), with rain on about 5 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
Pack for Tel Aviv with light clothing for the warm months and rain gear if you travel around January. Note the gap between afternoon and night: August pairs 89°F (32°C) with 76°F (24°C).
Tel Aviv temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.