Nazareth
City in Israel
Located 103 km from Jerusalem, Nazareth is a city in Israel with a population of about 83,400. Visitors travel here to see historic sites such as the Basilica of the Annunciation, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, and Mary's Well.
What to see
The city features several significant religious and historic landmarks. The Basilica of the Annunciation and the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation are central locations, along with Mary's Well. Outside the city center, visitors can explore the archaeological site of Sepphoris or travel to Mount Tabor.
When to go
The warmest weather occurs from June through September, with daily highs ranging between 30 °C and 32 °C and almost no rain. Spring, particularly April and May, offers milder temperatures between 23 °C and 27 °C with very little precipitation. Winters are cool and wet, with December and January receiving the highest rainfall, totaling over 130 mm to 173 mm, and temperatures dropping to lows of 5 °C to 7 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, located 27 km away. For international arrivals, Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv is the primary hub, situated 86 km from the city.
Top sights in Nazareth
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is January, with about 173 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 173 | 136 | 78 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 94 | 136 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Nazareth (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent
- Mensa Christi Church
- St. Joseph's Church, Nazareth