Haifa
City in Israel
Haifa is a city in Israel located 118 km from Jerusalem. With a population of about 285,000, it is a coastal destination featuring religious and cultural sites such as the Baháʼí World Centre and the German Colony.
What to see
The Baháʼí World Centre buildings, a UNESCO site, are a primary landmark. Other religious and historical sites include the Stella Maris Monastery and the Cave of Elijah. The German Colony district offers specific architecture. Additional points of interest in the city include the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum, the Hecht Museum, the Sail Tower, and Wadi Nisnas.
When to go
The driest months are from May through September, with almost no rain and daily highs ranging from 23 °C to 28 °C. October and April offer moderate temperatures, though some rain occurs. The winter months, particularly December and January, are the wettest, with over 160 mm of rain each month and temperatures between 11 °C and 17 °C.
Getting there
The Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport is located 4 km from the city. For international travel, Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv is 90 km away.
Top sights in Haifa
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is January, with about 201 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 201 | 133 | 64 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 110 | 164 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Haifa (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum
- Hecht Museum
- Sail Tower
- Wadi Nisnas