Season guide · Tel Aviv · Israel
Tel Aviv in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
Quick answer
Warm, mostly dry days, green countryside and comfortable sightseeing; Passover and Independence Day bring domestic crowds. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 12 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 8 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 | 12.9 h | 4/5 |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 1 | 13.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 25°C (77°F), and 12 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 spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Purim (some years in March)
- March: Passover holiday period (March or April) brings domestic crowds
- April: Passover (March or April)
- April: Independence Day celebrations (April or May)
- May: Independence Day (some years in May)
Make the most of the weather
Historic site · Jaffa
Old Jaffa
The hill of Old Jaffa holds restored stone lanes named after the signs of the zodiac, artists' studios, the Franciscan St Peter's Church and HaPisga Garden, whose summit looks north along the whole Tel Aviv shoreline.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
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
Day trips in spring
- Jerusalem (About 35 minutes by fast train) — The walled Old City holds the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock, and the Israel Museum and Mahane Yehuda market are in the modern city.
- Caesarea (About 45–60 minutes by car) — Caesarea National Park preserves Herod the Great's harbour city, with a restored Roman theatre, a hippodrome by the sea and Crusader walls.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Warm, mostly dry days, green countryside and comfortable sightseeing; Passover and Independence Day bring domestic crowds.
+What is the weather like in Tel Aviv in spring?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.