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Tel Aviv in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Tel Aviv in December is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 19 °C, and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
69/100 · #9
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#10
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: City break, Active
Tel Aviv · DecemberPhoto: Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 19 °C
- Average low
- 10 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 71 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 24 | 14 | 6 | 43 | 4.3 | 64 | 2.2 | 24 | 89 |
| December (selected) | 19 | 10 | 9 | 82 | 3.4 | 71 | 2.2 | 21 | 69 |
| January | 17 | 8 | 10 | 92 | 3.6 | 74 | 2.2 | 19 | 55 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (69/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +20 | +5.2 °C | +4 °C | -3 | -39.6 mm | +0.9 h | -6.4 % | ±0 m/s | +2.9 °C |
| January | -14 | -2.2 °C | -2 °C | +1.3 | +10.1 mm | +0.2 h | +3.5 % | ±0 m/s | -2.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Tel Aviv in December?
The average daily high is around 19 °C, with an average daily low of about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Tel Aviv in December?
The sea is about 21 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Tel Aviv in December?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 82 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Tel Aviv?
By the climate score, April, May, October and November are the strongest months for Tel Aviv. For a beach trip: May, June, October and November. December is not among them.