On the Mediterranean coast, Tel Aviv has hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Using NASA POWER data for 2014–2023, average daily highs rise from 16 °C in January to 35 °C in August, and the city receives about 508 mm of rain a year, almost all of it between October and April. The city sits about 19 m above sea level, and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is about 13 km away.
Spring is a comfortable time for sightseeing: highs reach 20 °C in March, 25 °C in April and 29 °C in May, while rain drops from about 51 mm in March to 7 mm in May. It is a good season for the beaches, Bauhaus walks and markets before the summer heat.
Summer is hot and almost rainless. June averages highs of 32 °C, July 34 °C and August 35 °C, the warmest and driest month, and average lows stay at 22–23 °C in July and August. Plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings, carry water and use sun protection.
Autumn cools slowly: September still averages 33 °C, October 30 °C and November 24 °C, and the first rains return in October (about 16 mm). Winter is mild but wet: December is the wettest month with about 133 mm, January averages highs of 16 °C and lows of 8 °C, and February 18 °C, so pack a light jacket and an umbrella.
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Weather month by month
| Month | Average daytime high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 °C | 119 mm |
| February | 18 °C | 82 mm |
| March | 20 °C | 51 mm |
| April | 25 °C | 33 mm |
| May | 29 °C | 7 mm |
| June | 32 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 34 °C | 2 mm |
| August | 35 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 33 °C | 3 mm |
| October | 30 °C | 16 mm |
| November | 24 °C | 61 mm |
| December | 19 °C | 133 mm |
Daily averages 2014–2023, NASA POWER, adjusted to the city centre's elevation. A guide, not a forecast.
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Questions travellers ask
- What is the best month to visit Tel Aviv?
- For warm weather without the peak summer heat, April and May work well, with average highs of 25 °C and 29 °C and little rain; October (30 °C) is similar in autumn. For full beach weather, June to September averages 32–35 °C.
- How hot is Tel Aviv in summer?
- July averages highs of 34 °C and August 35 °C, with average lows of 22 °C and 23 °C.
- When does it rain in Tel Aviv?
- Mostly from November to February. December is the wettest month at about 133 mm, followed by January (119 mm). August is the driest, with almost no rain.
- Is Tel Aviv cold in winter?
- Not very. January, the coolest month, averages highs of 16 °C and lows of 8 °C; December averages 19 °C and February 18 °C.
- Which airport serves Tel Aviv?
- Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), about 13 km from the city.
- Where does this weather data come from?
- From NASA POWER, averaged over 2014–2023 for Tel Aviv.