Tel Aviv, Israel: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Beach city with nightlife, food and Bauhaus buildings. Best for: young travellers, foodies, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Tel Aviv are April to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to March.
Tel Aviv month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 4.0 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 19°C | 10/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.4 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 18°C | 11/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.1 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 22°C | 6/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 24°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.1 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 29°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.8 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 31°C | 1/30 |
| October | Good | 6.5 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 4.6 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 24°C | 7/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.8 h | 3.5 | 15 min | 21°C | 5/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Tel Aviv
Beach city with nightlife, food and Bauhaus buildings. Hot, dry summers, mild wet winters and warm sea. Check travel advice before booking, as the security situation can change. Sabbath hours (Friday evening to Saturday) affect shops and transport.
In Tel Aviv afternoon highs average from 18°C in February to 32°C in August. The wettest month is February (about 11 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.0 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The center of Israel's economy and modern culture, this vibrant city is known as the "White City" for its Bauhaus architecture. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Tel Aviv
When is the best time to visit Tel Aviv for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Tel Aviv are April to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Tel Aviv?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in February to 32°C in August. The wettest month is February, with about 11 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Tel Aviv?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to March.