Month guide · Tel Aviv · Israel
Tel Aviv in February
What February is really like in Tel Aviv: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: דוידי ורדי, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Cool and changeable, with green parks and quiet hotels outside holiday periods.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Tel Aviv: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (18°C (64°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:23
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:27
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, with rainy spells and some sunny days; good for museums, food and lower prices rather than swimming.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Tel Aviv Marathon (usually February or March)
- Purim costume parties (February or March, date varies)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Market · Kerem HaTeimanim
Carmel Market
Shuk HaCarmel runs down HaCarmel Street from Allenby Street towards the sea, packed with fruit, spices, cheese, pastries and stalls selling fresh juices and burekas.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
Beach · Beachfront and HaYarkon Street
Tel Aviv beaches and promenade
Swim only at lifeguarded beaches when the white flag is up; red means dangerous and black means swimming is forbidden.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
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
Market · Jaffa
Jaffa Flea Market (Shuk HaPishpeshim)
Come in the late morning for the stalls and stay into the evening when the bars open.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. 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 February a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool and changeable, with green parks and quiet hotels outside holiday periods.
+How warm is Tel Aviv in February?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tel Aviv in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.