Qiryat Shemona Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Qiryat Shemona, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C (57°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Qiryat Shemona receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 658 mm (26 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, February it receives high rainfall, averaging 136 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 2.3 mm (0.1 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Qiryat Shemona Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Qiryat Shemona. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Qiryat Shemona.

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