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

Wondering what the weather is like in Safed (Tzfat) during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Safed (Tzfat) includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 16°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C. The temperatures this month are cooler, yet they stay comfortably warm and enjoyable.

Precipitation

Safed (Tzfat) in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 174 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Safed (Tzfat). March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Safed (Tzfat), monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 174 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Haifa, Israel (46 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Israel in January

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

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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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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