Citadel of Safed
The Citadel of Safed is a castle and fortification in Safed that features Gothic art. It is the 38th most looked-up sight in Israel on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 31 °C. The wettest period is between December and February, when monthly rainfall reaches nearly 200 mm. April and May offer milder temperatures with very little rain.
Visitors can reach the site via Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, which is 46 km away, or Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, located 95 km from the area. The citadel is 135 km from Jerusalem. Nearby locations include the Abuhav Synagogue and Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue, both within 1 km, as well as Tel Hazor, the Mount of Beatitudes, and Capernaum.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 199 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 199 | 162 | 98 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 102 | 156 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
