Israel in October
October is one of Israel's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 4 destinations average 92/100, led by Eilat at 96 — 33°C and 0 rainy days — while Jerusalem is cooler at 26°C and scores 92.
#3 of 12 months for Israel · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Israel in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eilat | Beach | 33°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 96 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Tel Aviv | Beach | 31°C | 10 mm · 3 days | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Jerusalem | City | 26°C | 14 mm · 3 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Haifa | City | 29°C | 12 mm · 3 days | 85 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means October is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Israel in October
- Sukkot week · Tel Aviv · 25 Sep – 2 Oct
- Sukkot · Jerusalem · 25 Sep – 2 Oct
- Autumn migration · Eilat · 1 Sep – 15 Nov (usually)
- The Tishrei holidays · Eilat and 1 more place · 20 Sep – 25 Oct (usually)
- Haifa International Film Festival · Haifa · 15 Sep – 15 Oct (usually)