Tel Aviv weather in December
Should you visit Tel Aviv in December?
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: December in Tel Aviv is pleasantly mild—perfect for travelers who love exploring without melting. You'll enjoy around 9 hours of sunshine daily, though rain hits about a third of days, so pack layers and a light jacket. It's ideal for culture vultures and outdoor wanderers who don't mind occasional showers.
Tel Aviv in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Tel Aviv enjoys 20°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
All months for Tel Aviv
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 50°F | 63°F | 39% | 0.2in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 50°F | 64°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 54°F | 66°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 73°F | 11% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 64°F | 79°F | 6% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 70°F | 84°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.3h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 75°F | 88°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.3h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 75°F | 88°F | 1% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 73°F | 86°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 68°F | 82°F | 10% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 75°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 54°F | 68°F | 36% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.2/10 |
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -34%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.3h/day