Tel Aviv · Israel
February
Marathon month — the city buzzes with international visitors and the winter rain is easing.
Best match
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Tel Aviv — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
18°C
Low
10°C
Rain
108mm
Sun
6.3hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Tel Aviv
Weather
Very good
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑The Tel Aviv Marathon (typically the last Friday of February) brings 40,000+ runners to the city and a festive atmosphere to the streets along the beachfront route. It is one of the largest mass-participation events in the Middle East and the city embraces it with food festivals and waterfront events in the surrounding days.
- ↑The almond trees in Yarkon Park and the coastal boulevard are in blossom in February — Israel's version of cherry blossom season, quieter and less celebrated but genuinely beautiful. The wildflowers in the Yarkon riverbanks and the parks are at peak bloom.
- ↑Rainfall is easing from January's heaviest levels and clear spells are longer. The Bauhaus walking tours organised by the White City Center and independent guides are excellent in February's cool temperatures.
What you sacrifice
- ↓Marathon weekend (Friday–Saturday) sees hotels raise prices and availability drop sharply. Book well ahead if visiting in late February. The marathon route also closes roads in the south and centre of the city from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.
- ↓The rainy season is not yet over — 108mm in February still represents meaningful precipitation. The beach experience that most people associate with Tel Aviv is still months away.
How February compares to April (best month)
| Factor | February | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 7 |
| Crowds | 8 | 7 |
February in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tel Aviv, not across destinations. Methodology →