Season guide · Tel Aviv · Israel
Tel Aviv in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: udi Steinwell, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
Still warm with a warm sea, fewer crowds after the holidays and the first rain by late October or November. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 9 rainy days across September–November. September–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 9
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 4/5 |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 | 11.3 h | 4/5 |
| November | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 6 | 10.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 25°C (77°F), and 9 of the year's roughly 53 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Rosh Hashanah (September or October)
- September: Yom Kippur — the city shuts down for a day (September or October)
- October: Sukkot holiday week (September or October)
Make the most of the weather
Park · Old North
Yarkon Park
The city's largest green space follows the Yarkon River inland from the Port, with lawns, a boating lake, a rock garden, a tropical garden, playgrounds and long cycle paths.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
Waterfront · Old North
Tel Aviv Port
Go for brunch at the covered market on a Friday or Saturday, then walk to Yarkon Park.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Food
- After dark
- Views
Zoo · Ramat Gan
Ramat Gan Safari
Just east of Tel Aviv, this large zoological centre combines a drive-through African savannah with zebras, giraffes and rhinos and a walking zoo with elephants, gorillas and big cats.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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
Waterfront · Jaffa
Jaffa Port
One of the oldest harbours on the Mediterranean, Jaffa Port still has fishing boats tied up alongside converted warehouses that now hold fish restaurants, galleries and a small food hall.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Views
- After dark
Day trips in autumn
- Haifa and the Bahá'í Gardens (About 1 hour by train) — Haifa climbs Mount Carmel above its bay, with the terraced Bahá'í Gardens and Shrine of the Báb running down the slope to the German Colony.
- Akko (About 1 hour 30 minutes by train) — Akko's UNESCO-listed old city has Crusader halls beneath the Ottoman town, the Al-Jazzar Mosque, a covered market and sea walls around a small fishing harbour.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
Yes: September–November are among the best months. Still warm with a warm sea, fewer crowds after the holidays and the first rain by late October or November.
+What is the weather like in Tel Aviv in autumn?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 9 rainy days over the season.