Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Tel Aviv
Israel · Middle East
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
70°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day, fewer than in most months.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 67°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
79%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
70°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Rain3%
Cloud22%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Rain3%
Cloud20%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Rain2%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Rain1%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | 49 | 2.7 | 10 | 9.0 | 70 | 65 |
| Feb | 66 | 50 | 2.4 | 9 | 9.4 | 69 | 64 |
| Mar | 71 | 53 | 1.5 | 7 | 10.8 | 65 | 64 |
| Apr | 78 | 58 | 0.7 | 3 | 11.9 | 61 | 65 |
| May | 85 | 64 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.7 | 59 | 70 |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.2 | 63 | 76 |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.2 | 65 | 81 |
| Aug | 94 | 75 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 68 | 83 |
| Sep | 91 | 72 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.5 | 67 | 82 |
| Oct | 86 | 67 | 0.5 | 4 | 10.7 | 65 | 79 |
| Nov | 78 | 60 | 1.1 | 5 | 9.5 | 62 | 74 |
| Dec | 69 | 53 | 1.9 | 8 | 8.4 | 67 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 28, 2026
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