Best time to visit Tel Aviv
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Tel Aviv
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Gaza Envelope Excursion Following October 7th from Tel Aviv - 2
Exclusive Private Tour in The Israel Diamond Exchange - 3
Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer - 4
Private Bike Tour of Tel Aviv with Yalla Bikes - 5
Caesarea Private Tour (half-day) - 6
Jerusalem Old City Tour from Tel Aviv
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Tel Aviv (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Tel Aviv's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10–18 | 16 | 14 | 208 | 14.9 | 64% | 18 | 200 | 3 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 10–18 | 16 | 10 | 148 | 14.8 | 65% | 18 | 195 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 12–20 | 18 | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 60% | 20 | 234 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 14–23 | 23 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 58% | 18 | 259 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| May | 18–27 | 27 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 53% | 19 | 291 | 9 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 21–29 | 30 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 56% | 18 | 297 | 10 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 23–31 | 34 | 0 | 10 | — | 59% | 18 | 309 | 11 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 24–32 | 34 | 0 | 10 | — | 57% | 18 | 289 | 10 | Peak | 5 |
| Sep | 23–31 | 33 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 55% | 18 | 258 | 8 | Moderate | 6 |
| Oct | 20–29 | 29 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 54% | 18 | 244 | 6 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 16–24 | 24 | 9 | 98 | 10.9 | 58% | 17 | 206 | 4 | Busy | 9 |
| Dec | 12–21 | 20 | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 61% | 16 | 194 | 3 | Moderate | 8 |
UV Index in Tel Aviv by Month
UV index in Tel Aviv peaks at 11 (very high) in July, dropping to 3 (low) in December. May, June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
10/1018–27°C · 1 rain days (24h) · 291 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
April
10/1014–23°C · 2 rain days (47h) · 259 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
9/1020–29°C · 3 rain days (26h) · 244 sun hours · 54% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
5/1010–18°C (feels 16°C) · 14 rain days (208h) · 200 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
February
7/1010–18°C (feels 16°C) · 10 rain days (148h) · 195 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
March
8/1012–20°C (feels 18°C) · 9 rain days (112h) · 234 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
8/1021–29°C (feels 30°C) · 1 rain days (13h) · 297 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
July
6/1023–31°C (feels 34°C) · 0 rain days (10h) · 309 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
August
5/1024–32°C (feels 34°C) · 0 rain days (10h) · 289 sun hours · 57% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 10 (very high)
September
6/1023–31°C (feels 33°C) · 1 rain days (13h) · 258 sun hours · 55% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
November
9/1016–24°C · 9 rain days (98h) · 206 sun hours · 58% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
December
8/1012–21°C (feels 20°C) · 10 rain days (119h) · 194 sun hours · 61% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Tel Aviv
When is the best time to visit Tel Aviv?
May is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–27°C (1 rainy day). The top three months by score are May, April, October.
What is the worst time to visit Tel Aviv?
August is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 24–32°C (0 rainy days).
Is Tel Aviv too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Tel Aviv?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Tel Aviv have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 10/10, crowd index 6) and May (climate 10/10, crowd index 10) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Tel Aviv by month?
UV peaks at 11 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 3 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 3, Feb 4, Mar 6, Apr 7, May 9, Jun 10, Jul 11, Aug 10, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 4, Dec 3. May, June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Tel Aviv in July?
July is the peak UV month in Tel Aviv, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Tel Aviv on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, March, April, May, July, September, October, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Tel Aviv bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is January with a typical-day mean of 18 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 30 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.