What’s the climate like in Safed?
The current climate in Safed features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Safed in recent years was 41°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in February 2021.
On average, Safed receives 671 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Safed?
The best time to visit Safed for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Safed. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Safed
The climate table of Safed shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 175 | 143 | 69 | 40 | 13 | 1,6 | 0,3 | 0,8 | 1,4 | 17 | 67 | 142 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January
- Precipitation: 671 mm per year, averaging 56 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,3 mm in July, 0,8 mm in August and 1,4 mm in September
- Wettest months: 175 mm in January, 143 mm in February and 142 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Safed
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Safed, Israel. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Safed
This graph shows how much rainfall Safed, Israel, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Safed
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Safed, Israel. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Safed
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Safed, Israel. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Safed
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Safed, Israel, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Safed by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Safed. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
