Month guide · Tel Aviv · Israel
Tel Aviv in August
What August is really like in Tel Aviv: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Noam.armonn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. The hottest, most humid month and school-holiday peak, with the warmest sea of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:26
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and rain-free, with a warm sea, long beach evenings and the highest hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Tel Aviv, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Florentin
Levinsky Market
A few blocks of Levinsky Street are lined with spice merchants, dried-fruit shops, delis and Persian, Greek and Balkan-Jewish food counters founded by immigrant families.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Shopping
Market · Rothschild and the city centre
Nahalat Binyamin crafts fair
Pair it with Carmel Market next door; the fair is usually on Tuesdays and Fridays, but check locally.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Art
Street · Old North
Dizengoff Street and Square
Dizengoff Street is the city's main shopping and café strip, with fashion boutiques and bridal shops towards the north and Dizengoff Square's restored Fire and Water Fountain by Yaacov Agam in the middle.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Architecture
- Free
Historic site · Jaffa
Old Jaffa
Climb to HaPisga Garden and the Wishing Bridge about an hour before sunset, then walk down to the port for dinner.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tel Aviv.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Tel Aviv in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest, most humid month and school-holiday peak, with the warmest sea of the year.
+How warm is Tel Aviv in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tel Aviv in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.