Month guide · Tel Aviv · Israel
Tel Aviv in October
What October is really like in Tel Aviv: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Giladtop, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Tel Aviv. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Warm days, cooler evenings and the sea still warm enough to swim; the first rain usually arrives late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Tel Aviv: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with September (30°C (86°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Autumn (September–November). Still warm with a warm sea, fewer crowds after the holidays and the first rain by late October or November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Sukkot holiday week (September or October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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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
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
Architecture · Rothschild and the city centre
White City Bauhaus architecture
Around 4,000 buildings in the International Style, many by architects trained in Germany in the 1920s and 1930s, earned central Tel Aviv UNESCO World Heritage status in 2003.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Photo spot
Street · Rothschild and the city centre
Rothschild Boulevard
Rent a bike or e-scooter from a nearby dock and ride the central lane from Habima Square down to Neve Tzedek.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Couples
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tel Aviv.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 19°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
It is one of the best months to visit Tel Aviv. Warm days, cooler evenings and the sea still warm enough to swim; the first rain usually arrives late in the month.
+How warm is Tel Aviv in October?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tel Aviv in October?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.