Safed
City in Israel
Safed is a city in Israel with a population of 35700 in 2018. Located 135 km from Jerusalem, it draws visitors to its historic sites including the Citadel of Safed, Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue, and Abuhav Synagogue.
What to see
Visitors can explore the Citadel of Safed as well as notable religious sites such as the Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue and the Abuhav Synagogue.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 32 °C and lows of 19 °C to 20 °C with almost no rain. January is the coolest month, featuring daily highs of 13 °C and lows of 4 °C, along with 180 mm of rain spread across about 11 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport in Haifa, Israel, located 46 km away. The hub airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, at a distance of 95 km.
Top sights in Safed
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 180 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 180 | 153 | 94 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 93 | 142 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Safed (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.