Galilee region Weather in February

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

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Safed (Tzfat) Tiberias Nazareth Migdal

Planning a journey to the Galilee region, Israel this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Galilee region in February

The Galilee region, Israel is a region in Israel. February in the Galilee region generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Tiberias.

For specific regional insights in the Galilee region, Israel, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tiberias with an average of 96 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Safed (Tzfat) with 133 mm (5.2 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Tiberias.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Tiberias as an example - it receives around 175 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in the Galilee region, Israel?

Temperature range in the Galilee region (February)

Precipitation variation in the Galilee region (February)

Tiberias

In February Tiberias generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
175 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Tiberias →

Safed (Tzfat)

In February Safed (Tzfat) generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
175 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Safed (Tzfat) →

Nazareth

In February Nazareth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
175 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Nazareth →

Migdal

In February Migdal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
175 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Safed (Tzfat) 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Tiberias 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Nazareth 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Migdal 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)

The Galilee region weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, the Galilee region, Israel generally has pleasant weather conditions. Tiberias sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Tiberias averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Galilee region, Israel during February, with Tiberias averaging close to 96 mm (3.8 in).

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Tiberias, February might be a good time to visit the Galilee region, Israel. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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