Israel Weather in August: Hot, Dry; Places to Go

If you are looking for a warm and dry summer holiday, look no further than Israel. We recommend visiting Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and the surrounding sunny beaches to relax or go diving. Read on for more about travel and weather, including average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and travel tips for the month of August.

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• 1. Weather Overview
• 2. Best Places to Visit
• 3. Crowds and Costs
• 4. What to Wear
• 5. Recommended Tours

Israel Weather in August: Overview

Averages:

• Temperature range: 25–34°C (77–93°F)
• Rainfall: 0 cm (0 inches)
• Rainy days: 0
• Sunshine hours/day: 12
• Sea temperature: 29°C (85°F)
• Humidity: 27–67% (from dry by the Dead Sea and in Jerusalem to more humid in Tel Aviv)

To visit Israel in August, you can expect warm, dry days throughout the country. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem see high temperatures, with Tel Aviv being a little more humid than Jerusalem. If you are very sensitive to warm temperatures, we would recommend visiting in spring or autumn, but due to humidity levels visiting in August is still very doable.

There is practically no rain in Israel in August, meaning your days will be dry. There are around 12 hours of sunshine on average per day, making Israel the perfect place for a holiday that combines adventure, sightseeing, and some time on the beach.

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The Best Places to Visit in Israel in August

August as well as July make up the hottest of the summer months in Israel, and it is also high season for tourism. As a result, we would recommend either heading to one of the beautiful beaches, or spending your mornings and late afternoons sightseeing and spending the middle of the days on the beach in the shade, or inside the museums where there is air conditioning.

In August, we particularly recommend heading to Jerusalem plus Tel Aviv and the beaches around it. There are plenty of water sports to be enjoyed too near Tel Aviv, and incredible diving spots whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver.

Read on to find out more about what you can expect from visiting Israel in August.

1. Explore Historical Jerusalem

As one of the most important cities in the world to three major religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism), Jerusalem is likely to be your first stop on any trip to Israel. Walking through the Old City, you'll be able to get a feel for the importance of it, especially if you visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Western Wall.

We recommend getting your sightseeing in in the early mornings, as temperatures can get quite high in the middle of the day in Jerusalem in August. Visiting sights later on in the day is also a good option.

However, due to the sheer importance of the city, and the beauty of its sights, we would still recommend stopping off in Jerusalem regardless of the weather.

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2. Relax at the Peaceful Alma Beach

A trip to Israel in August is not complete without a visit to the beaches near Tel Aviv. Its coastline has a total of 13 official beaches, some of the most beautiful ones in the world.

For a relaxing time at the beach, we recommend Alma Beach, where you'll be able to sunbathe, swim, and take in the views of the clocktower and the old city.

Alma Beach has no cafes or any sunbeds, if you'd like to go somewhere with a little more to do in terms of food and drink, we recommend Banana Beach, Trumpeldor Beach, Jerusalem Beach, or Coral Reef Beach.

These other beaches have more options for water sports too.

3. See a Little Bit of Everything in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is becoming increasingly well known for its diverse metropolitan energy. The city has a myriad of museums, interesting architecture, and many bars and restaurants to learn more about the local cuisine. It is home to some of the best restaurants in the country.

Because it is home to many tech startups, the city is full of young people from all over. We recommend visiting Tel Aviv to see the main sights, but also to get a taste for life in modern day Israel.

4. Learn to Dive in Eilat, and Dive a Shipwreck

Eilat in Israel is home to some of the most beautiful corals and marine life, and is a great place to learn how to dive because many of the diving sites are not difficult to get to.

For example, head to the Nature Reserve, where you'll find the Moses Rock, a huge coral head with beautiful reefs. Visibility is great any time of the year, and there are opportunities to see incredible stingrays, eagle rays, octopuses, and even turtles.

For more advanced divers, there are some deeper spots, so don't let the accessibility of Eilat's many diving sites put you off.

We also recommended visiting the Satil wreck, a missile boat that was bought from the French in 1969 but eventually not delivered due to deteriorating relations. The Israeli secret service went on to take control of it anyway, and deliberately sunk it in 1994 after having served in the navy for all these years. Behind the boat you will be able to see lots of different types of fish, including the emperor angelfish, as well as beautiful lionfish and the arguably less beautiful moray eel.

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High Season: More Crowding and Higher Costs

August is peak tourist season, with many travelers, especially those with kids, visiting during the European and American school holidays. Prices around this time of year are higher, and you can expect more tourists at the big tourist sites especially in Jerusalem because it is popular for groups to visit.

Do bear in mind that throughout the entire year every Friday evening into Saturday is Sabbath, a very important day of religious observance and abstinence from work. Due to this, most businesses are closed on Saturdays.

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What to Wear in August

If you are planning to visit Israel in August, it's best to prepare to stay cool. We recommend buying some clothing in lighter colors as well as natural fabrics to keep you cooler, particularly linen or cotton items.

For those planning to go to the beach, we recommend bringing beachwear as well as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to keep your face out of the sun as much as possible. Due to lower humidity levels in some areas the perceived heat might be lower than the actual, so we do recommend keeping on top of putting on sunscreen, especially for kids.

Apart from supportive footwear, you should be all set to go! For those planning to see any of the Biblical sites or the churches and mosques, it is best to bring your own scarf to cover up. While you can usually get one nearby, or borrow one at some sites, it's easiest to have you own.

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Recommended Tours for Israel in August

To help you get started on planning your ideal trip to Israel in August, we have a few more resources, especially if it is your first time visiting:

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If you'd like to get an idea of what an itinerary could look like for visiting Israel, these are our most popular tours to Israel as well as Egypt and Jordan:

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We can of course also tailor a tour to fit your needs based on the above, or a different tour altogether. If you would like to get started on this, do let us know what you'd like to see, how long you would like to go to Israel for, and when you'd like to go, and our experts can put together a suggestion for you. This way you can focus on preparing what to pack ahead of your trip without the hassle of planning your route, transport and accommodation. Contact us to begin a tour inquiry.