Month guide · Tel Aviv · Israel
Tel Aviv in September
What September is really like in Tel Aviv: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Tel Aviv. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot with a warm sea; Jewish holidays this month or next affect transport and opening.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Tel Aviv: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Rosh Hashanah (September or October)
- Yom Kippur — the city shuts down for a day (September or October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Museum · Ramat Aviv
Eretz Israel Museum
A campus of pavilions devoted to glass, coins, ceramics, folklore and crafts, built around Tel Qasile, an excavated settlement with Philistine-era temples.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
Park · Old North
Yarkon Park
Rent bikes and ride the riverside path from the Port, stopping at the lake for a pedal boat.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
Waterfront · Old North
Tel Aviv Port
The old port at the northern end of the promenade has a wide undulating wooden deck, restaurants, bars and shops in former hangars, and a covered farmers' market, Shuk HaNamal.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Food
- After dark
- Views
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tel Aviv.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
One of the best months to visit Tel Aviv, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–June and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
It is one of the best months to visit Tel Aviv. Still hot with a warm sea; Jewish holidays this month or next affect transport and opening.
+How warm is Tel Aviv in September?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tel Aviv in September?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.