Galilee region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Galilee region, Israel in August.

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Safed (Tzfat) Tiberias Nazareth Migdal

Considering a trip to the Galilee region, Israel this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Galilee region in August

The Galilee region, Israel is a region in Israel. August in the Galilee region generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Tiberias. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Galilee region, Israel. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Galilee region, Israel, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.3 mm (0.2 in) in Tiberias.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Tiberias sees close to 378 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Galilee region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Galilee region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Safed (Tzfat))

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March21°C (70°F) April25°C (77°F) May29°C (84°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October30°C (86°F) November24°C (75°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Galilee region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Galilee region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Galilee region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Galilee region, Israel?

Temperature range in the Galilee region (August)

Precipitation variation in the Galilee region (August)

Tiberias

In August Tiberias generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
384 hours
378 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tiberias →

Safed (Tzfat)

In August Safed (Tzfat) generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
384 hours
378 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Safed (Tzfat) →

Nazareth

In August Nazareth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
384 hours
378 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Migdal

In August Migdal generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
384 hours
378 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Galilee region, in Israel.

In our records: Israel August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Israel in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Israel reached 49°C (120°F) in Eilat on August 13, 2025.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Galilee region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Safed (Tzfat) 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Tiberias 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Nazareth 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Migdal 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)

The Galilee region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Galilee region, Israel in August?

In August, the Galilee region, Israel generally has poor weather conditions. Tiberias sees daytime temperatures near 36°C (97°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in the Galilee region, Israel in August?

In Tiberias, the average daytime high in August is 36°C (97°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does the Galilee region, Israel get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Galilee region, Israel during August, with Tiberias averaging close to 4.3 mm (0.2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Galilee region, Israel?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to the Galilee region, Israel with often unpleasant weather in Tiberias.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Tiberias. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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