Acre
City in Israel
Acre is a city in Israel with a population of 48,900 in 2018. Located 129 km from Jerusalem, it draws visitors to its notable sites including the Shrine of Baháʼu'lláh and El-Jazzar Mosque.
What to see
Visitors to Acre can explore cultural and religious sites in the city. The sights include the El-Jazzar Mosque and the Shrine of Baháʼu'lláh.
When to go
Summer months from June to September bring daily highs of 27 °C to 29 °C and lows of 20 °C to 24 °C with almost no rain. January and December are the coolest and wettest months, with daily highs of 16 °C to 18 °C, lows of 11 °C to 12 °C, and significant rainfall reaching up to 198 mm in January over about 15 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport in Haifa, located 13 km away. For a major hub, Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv is 103 km from the city.
Top sights in Acre
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is January, with about 198 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 198 | 134 | 67 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 110 | 158 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Acre (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.