October weather forecast
Israel

October in Israel marks the transition from the warm summer to the milder autumn. Average temperatures during this month typically range from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F), a considerable decrease from the summer months.

In Jerusalem, located in the central region, October temperatures typically fall between 16°C (60.8°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). The city begins to record some rainfall in October, marking the end of the extended dry season and the beginning of the wetter winter period. However, overall precipitation levels remain low.

Coastal cities along the Mediterranean, such as Tel Aviv, experience a significant drop in temperatures compared to the summer months. In Tel Aviv, temperatures during October usually range from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). The city starts to see some rainfall, though levels are still relatively low, marking the start of the wet season in coastal regions.

In Eilat, the southern desert city, temperatures continue to decrease in October, typically fluctuating between 23°C (73.4°F) and 35°C (95°F). Despite its desert climate, Eilat sees a marginal increase in rainfall, though the amount remains insignificant.

Seawater temperatures decrease further in October. Along the Mediterranean Coast in Tel Aviv, the seawater temperature averages around 25°C (77°F), still suitable for swimming. The Red Sea coast in Eilat also experiences a decrease in seawater temperature, averaging 26°C (78.8°F), but remains favourable for water-based activities.

The duration of daylight decreases considerably during October. Israel generally experiences between 11 and 12 hours of daylight during this month, contributing to the further reduction in temperatures as the country moves deeper into autumn.

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• Jerusalem - October »
  October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Jerusalem and the time zone changes from IDT to IST. In Jerusalem during October, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
• Haifa - October »
  October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Haifa and the time zone changes from IDT to IST. In Haifa, in October, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
• Be'er Sheva - October »
  When does Daylight Saving Time end in October in Be'er Sheva? What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Be'er Sheva?
• Holon - October »
  October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Holon, and the time zone changes from IDT to IST. On the last day of October, in Holon sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 16:51 IST.
• Ashdod - October »
  October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Ashdod, and the time zone changes from IDT to IST. In Ashdod during October, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Netanya - October »
  October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Netanya, and the time zone changes from IDT to IST. With the arrival of October in Netanya, temperatures begin their downward trend from the summer highs, and the sea registers a more moderate temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F).
• Bat Yam - October »
  October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Bat Yam and the time zone changes from IDT to IST. October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from IDT to IST.