Safed (Tzfat) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Safed (Tzfat), temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in August to a moderate 16°C (61°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in August to around 6°C (43°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Safed (Tzfat) receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 647 mm (25 in). The climate in Safed (Tzfat) shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 133 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.3 mm (0.1 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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