Tel Aviv Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Tel Aviv. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Tel Aviv maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 372 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in Tel Aviv shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 85 mm of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.7 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

January, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C and receives 192 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Tel Aviv Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Israel

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Israel. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Tel Aviv’s average annual precipitation is 372 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Tel Aviv’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tel Aviv Climate page.