Safed (Tzfat) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Safed (Tzfat) is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Safed (Tzfat), temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Safed (Tzfat) receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 647 mm. The climate in Safed (Tzfat) shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in February, with an average of 133 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.3 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Safed (Tzfat) Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Safed (Tzfat) serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Safed (Tzfat).
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
almost clear and no rain broken clouds and small chance of slight rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Safed (Tzfat)
2 m/s
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2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Safed (Tzfat) in Israel
During the months of March, April 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 June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 384 hours of sunshine.
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