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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Safed, Israel. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Safed weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Safed are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Safed January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 111mm 5.9hrs 11.1hrs

The climate in Safed during January can be summarized as mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Safed for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Safed and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Safed with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in January »

February

Safed February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 82mm 6.8hrs 11.9hrs

February in Safed is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Safed for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Safed and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Safed with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in February »

March

Safed March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 62mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Safed is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Safed.

March is in the spring in Safed and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Safed with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in March »

April

Safed April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 28mm 9hrs 13.8hrs

Safed's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Safed, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Safed and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Safed with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in April »

May

Safed May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 5mm 11.2hrs 14.7hrs

May is a very dry month in Safed and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Safed, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Safed and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Safed with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in May »

June

Safed June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 0mm 13hrs 11.1hrs

Hot and arid weather often prevails in Safed during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Safed, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Safed and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Safed with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in June »

July

Safed July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 0mm 12.9hrs 11.9hrs

July in Safed is generally arid with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Safed, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Safed and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Safed with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in July »

August

Safed August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 0mm 12.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Safed is characteristically hot and arid.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Safed, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Safed and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Safed with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in August »

September

Safed September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 1mm 10.8hrs 13.8hrs

Safed's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Safed, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Safed and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Safed with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in September »

October

Safed October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 16mm 9.2hrs 14.7hrs

October is a dry month in Safed and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Safed, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Safed and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Safed with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in October »

November

Safed November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 54mm 7.6hrs 11.1hrs

November in Safed is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Safed.

November is in the fall / autumn in Safed and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Safed with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in November »

December

Safed December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 98mm 5.9hrs 11.9hrs

December in Safed is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Safed for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Safed and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Safed with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Safed weather in December »

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Safed weather stats

Safed weather statistics
Hottest month: August 33.2°C 91.8°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 12.9hrs
Coldest month: January 16°C 60.8°F
Wettest month: January 111mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 28.1°C 82.6°F
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