Haifa Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Haifa. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Haifa receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 604 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in Haifa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 143 mm of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.3 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

January, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C and receives 174 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Haifa Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Israel

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Israel. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Haifa’s average annual precipitation is 604 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Haifa’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Haifa Climate page.