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Tel Aviv in May
What May is really like in Tel Aviv: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mickey Samuni-Blank, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Tel Aviv. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Beach season starts in earnest, with warm sea and long evenings before peak humidity.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Tel Aviv: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with April (23°C (73°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm, mostly dry days, green countryside and comfortable sightseeing; Passover and Independence Day bring domestic crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Independence Day (some years in May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Jaffa
Jaffa Port
Combine it with Old Jaffa: walk down the steps from the hill and finish with grilled fish on the quay.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Views
- After dark
Beach · Beachfront and HaYarkon Street
Tel Aviv beaches and promenade
The tayelet promenade follows the shore from Jaffa to the Port, past a chain of free public beaches with lifeguards, sunshades and beach cafés.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Museum · Ramat Aviv
Eretz Israel Museum
The open-air grounds suit children who need space between galleries.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
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
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tel Aviv.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 17°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
One of the best months to visit Tel Aviv, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April, June and September–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
It is one of the best months to visit Tel Aviv. Beach season starts in earnest, with warm sea and long evenings before peak humidity.
+How warm is Tel Aviv in May?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tel Aviv in May?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.