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Best time to visit Tel Aviv
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Tel Aviv, Israel
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 8-17°C, cloudy with frequent rain showers. | low | low |
⚠ Can be quite chilly and wet. | |
| February | 9-18°C, mixed sun and rain, cooler than January. | low | low |
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| March | 11-20°C, mild with increasing sunshine and occasional showers. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 14-24°C, sunny and warm with minimal rain. | high | high |
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| May | 17-27°C, warm and sunny, perfect for outdoor activities. | high | high |
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| June | 20-30°C, hot and sunny, beginning of summer heat. | peak | peak |
⚠ Can be very hot for sightseeing. | |
| July | 22-32°C, very hot and humid, consistently sunny. | peak | peak |
⚠ Extreme heat and humidity; indoor activities recommended during midday. | |
| August | 23-33°C, intensely hot, humid, and sunny. | peak | peak |
⚠ Hottest month, very uncomfortable for extensive outdoor exploration. | |
| September | 21-31°C, still hot but less humid, sunny. | high | high |
⚠ High Holy Days can affect operating hours for some businesses. | |
| October | 19-29°C, warm, sunny, and significantly less humid. | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 14-25°C, mild with increasing chances of rain. | low | moderate |
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| December | 10-20°C, cool with frequent rain and occasional thunderstorms. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Rainy season is in full swing. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
April
Pesach (Passover)
A week-long festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, with many closures and special meals.
April
Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day)
Celebrates Israel's independence with fireworks, concerts, and public gatherings.
September
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year, marked by festive meals and synagogue services; some businesses may close.
October
Sukkot
A week-long harvest festival involving building and dwelling in temporary huts (sukkot).
October
Simchat Torah
Celebrates the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle with dancing and rejoicing.
December
Hanukkah
The Festival of Lights, celebrated for eight nights with the lighting of the menorah.
Insider timing tips
- •August is intensely hot and humid, making it uncomfortable for sightseeing outside of beach activities.
- •The High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) in September/October can lead to significant closures of businesses and public transportation.
- •While summer offers the best beach weather, it's also the most crowded and expensive period.
- •Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October) offer the best balance of pleasant weather, fewer crowds than peak summer, and moderate prices.
- •Winter months (December-February) are the wettest and coolest, with a higher chance of rain impacting outdoor plans.
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