Tel Aviv or Cyprus in October?
On climate data, Cyprus comes out ahead overall in October. See the per-criterion details below.
Tel AvivPhoto: Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0
CyprusPhoto: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in October
| Criterion | Tel Aviv | Cyprus |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 29 °C | 27 °C |
| Average daily low | 18 °C | 22 °C |
| Sea | 26 °C ★ | 25 °C |
| Rainy days | 3 rainy days (est.) ★ | 4 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 6 h/day ★ | 5 h/day |
| Humidity | 64 % | 61 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Tel Aviv is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- The sea at Tel Aviv is about 1 °C warmer.
Tel Aviv or Cyprus in October: the short answer
In October, Cyprus comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Tel Aviv 85/100 vs Cyprus 91/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on October as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Tel Aviv averages a climate score of 75/100, Cyprus 75/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in October, side by side
The average daily high is about 29 °C in Tel Aviv and 27 °C in Cyprus — warmer in Tel Aviv. Average daily lows are around 18 °C versus 22 °C.
On rain, Tel Aviv sees about 3 rainy days in October and Cyprus about 4 — drier in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv gets more sunshine (6 vs 5 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In October the water is about 26 °C at Tel Aviv and 25 °C at Cyprus — warmer for swimming at Tel Aviv. Over the year, Tel Aviv is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, Cyprus in June, July, August, September, October and November. Peak sea warmth is August for Tel Aviv and August for Cyprus.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Tel Aviv records roughly 48 rainy days and Cyprus about 50 — the drier of the two overall is Tel Aviv. At their sunniest, Tel Aviv reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (June) and Cyprus about 10 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Tel Aviv is at its best in April, May, October and November, while Cyprus peaks in May, June, October and November. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the October scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Cyprus scores higher in October (Tel Aviv 93 vs Cyprus 96).
City breaks: Cyprus scores higher in October (Tel Aviv 80 vs Cyprus 88).
Active & hiking: Cyprus scores higher in October (Tel Aviv 69 vs Cyprus 76).
Family: Cyprus scores higher in October (Tel Aviv 91 vs Cyprus 99).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In October, Cyprus leads across every scored category here. Choose using the October values and travel-style scores above. The rounded annual overall scores are also tied (75/100). A higher annual score therefore cannot decide the choice. Use the monthly values for your actual travel dates.