Best Time to Visit Haifa, Haifa, Israel
Haifa is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Haifa for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.7°C / 53.1°F in January to 26.2°C / 79.2°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 159 mm / 6.3 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Haifa, Haifa, Israel's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Haifa's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 17.6°C63.7°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.7°C69.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.8°C74.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 26.2°C79.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25°C77°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.2°C72°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Haifa?
The best time to visit Haifa for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 26.2°C / 79.2°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Haifa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Haifa?
The rainy season at Haifa, Haifa runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 22 mm / 0.9 in. The wettest single month is January (159 mm / 6.3 in).
What is the driest month in Haifa?
The driest month in Haifa is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Haifa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Haifa — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 159 mm / 6.3 in in January, and the coldest month averages 11.7°C / 53.1°F.
Is Haifa climate different from Israel overall?
Yes, usually. Our Haifa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Israel figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Haifa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.