Haifa is a port city on Mount Carmel, known for the Baha'i Gardens and the German Colony, with warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Using NASA POWER data for 2014–2023, average daily highs rise from 17 °C in January to 31 °C in August, and the city receives about 447 mm of rain a year, almost all of it between October and April. The city sits about 74 m above sea level.
Spring is a pleasant time for the gardens and hillside walks: highs reach 19 °C in March, 22 °C in April and 25 °C in May, while rain drops from about 52 mm in March to 10 mm in May.
Summer is hot and nearly dry. June averages highs of 27 °C, July 30 °C and August 31 °C, the warmest month, and average lows stay at 24–25 °C in July and August. July is the driest month, with about 1 mm of rain. Plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings, carry water and use sun protection.
Autumn stays warm: September averages 30 °C and October 28 °C, and the first rains return in October (about 18 mm). November cools to 24 °C with about 52 mm of rain. Winter is mild but wet: January is both the coolest and the wettest month, with highs of 17 °C, lows of 12 °C and about 110 mm of rain, and December brings about 97 mm, so pack a light jacket and an umbrella.
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Weather month by month
| Month | Average daytime high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17 °C | 110 mm |
| February | 17 °C | 73 mm |
| March | 19 °C | 52 mm |
| April | 22 °C | 26 mm |
| May | 25 °C | 10 mm |
| June | 27 °C | 4 mm |
| July | 30 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 31 °C | 1 mm |
| September | 30 °C | 3 mm |
| October | 28 °C | 18 mm |
| November | 24 °C | 52 mm |
| December | 20 °C | 97 mm |
Daily averages 2014–2023, NASA POWER, adjusted to the city centre's elevation. A guide, not a forecast.
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Questions travellers ask
- What is the best month to visit Haifa?
- For warm weather without the peak summer heat, April and May work well, with average highs of 22 °C and 25 °C and little rain; October (28 °C) is similar in autumn. For full summer weather, June to September averages 27–31 °C.
- How hot is Haifa in summer?
- July averages highs of 30 °C and August 31 °C, with average lows of 24 °C and 25 °C.
- When does it rain in Haifa?
- Mostly from November to February. January is the wettest month at about 110 mm, followed by December (97 mm). July is the driest, with about 1 mm.
- Is Haifa cold in winter?
- Not very. January, the coolest month, averages highs of 17 °C and lows of 12 °C; February is similar at 17 °C, and December averages 20 °C.
- Where does this weather data come from?
- From NASA POWER, averaged over 2014–2023 for Haifa.