Safed (Tzfat) weather in December (North District Israel, Israel)

What does the weather outlook for Safed (Tzfat) look like in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Safed (Tzfat) typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of winter. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Safed (Tzfat) in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Safed (Tzfat) climate page with graphs.

 

Safed (Tzfat), monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Haifa, Israel (46 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Israel in December

Find out more about the weather in Israel and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Safed (Tzfat), we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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