Haifa Climate by Month
The temperature in Haifa can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Haifa can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 11°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Haifa experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 604 mm yearly. Haifa can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 143 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.3 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Haifa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Haifa ranges from 16°C in February to 27°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Haifa.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Haifa in Israel
During the months of April, May and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 143 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 384 hours of sunshine.
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