Best time to visit Haifa
Go inMarch–June and September–October
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Check your government’s travel advice before booking.
See Haifa on the globeHaifa month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 18°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Good | 19°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Great | 24°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 27°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Great | 28°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Good | 24°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Good | 20°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Good to know
- Flights to Haifa are usually cheapest in June–September and December–March. The catch: December–February are rainy.
- The heaviest rain falls in December–January.
Haifa’s Bahá’í Gardens step down Mount Carmel in 19 terraces.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Haifa?
The best time to visit Haifa is March–June and September–October. Check your government’s travel advice before booking.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Haifa?
Flights are usually cheapest in June–September and December–March, when demand is lowest.
When is Haifa busiest?
Haifa rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Haifa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and January the coolest at 18°C. The wettest period is November–February.
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