Galilee region Weather in March

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

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Safed (Tzfat) Tiberias Nazareth Migdal

Planning a journey to the Galilee region, Israel this March 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 March

The Galilee region, Israel is a region in Israel. March in the Galilee region generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Tiberias.

To explore the conditions in the Galilee region, Israel in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tiberias with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Safed (Tzfat) with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Tiberias typically receives 291 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 March

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

Temperature range in the Galilee region (March)

Precipitation variation in the Galilee region (March)

Tiberias

In March Tiberias generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
291 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tiberias →

Safed (Tzfat)

In March Safed (Tzfat) generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
291 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Safed (Tzfat) →

Nazareth

In March Nazareth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
291 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nazareth →

Migdal

In March Migdal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
291 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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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 March extremes

Notable March 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 coldest March daytime high in Israel was 1°C (34°F) in Haifa on March 13, 1987.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Safed (Tzfat) 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Tiberias 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Nazareth 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Migdal 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

The Galilee region weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in the Galilee region, Israel brings perfect weather. In Tiberias, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Galilee region, Israel during March range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Tiberias.

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

March is on the drier side in the Galilee region, Israel. Tiberias averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to the Galilee region, Israel. Typically, the climate in Tiberias is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Tiberias. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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