Haifa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Haifa can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 11°C (52°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Haifa experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 604 mm (24 in) yearly. Haifa can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 143 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2.3 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Haifa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C (61°F) in February to 27°C (81°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Haifa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year