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Israel Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Israel in February.

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Considering a trip to Israel this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Israel in February

The weather in Israel in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Neve Ativ at 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in ‘En Yahav at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in ‘En Yahav and 3°C (37°F) in Neve Ativ.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Israel, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Eilat with an average of 9.8 mm (0.4 in) to high rainfall in Shetula with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in February. Tel Aviv typically receives 199 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Israel by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Israel - and find the best time to visit. (based on Tel Aviv)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March21°C (70°F) April24°C (75°F) May28°C (82°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October29°C (84°F) November24°C (75°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Israel in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Israel.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Israel

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Israel?

Temperature range in Israel (February)

Precipitation variation in Israel (February)

Tel Aviv

In February Tel Aviv generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
199 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Tel Aviv →

Jerusalem

In February Jerusalem generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
244 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Jerusalem →

Eilat

In February Eilat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
235 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Eilat →

Haifa

In February Haifa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
175 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
excellent
Climate in Haifa →

Bat Yam

In February Bat Yam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
199 hours
236 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Bat Yam →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Israel in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tel Aviv 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Jerusalem 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Eilat 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 9.8 mm (0.4 in)
Haifa 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Bat Yam 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Safed (Tzfat) 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

Israel weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Israel in February?

In February, Israel generally has very good weather conditions. Tel Aviv sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Israel in February?

Tel Aviv averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Israel get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Israel. Tel Aviv averages only about 76 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Israel?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Israel with often very good weather in Tel Aviv.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, October, November and December provide excellent weather in Tel Aviv.

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