Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
April, November, March
January, June, July, August, September, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Haifa?
The best time to visit Haifa for backpacking is April, November, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Haifa due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in HaifaBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Haifa
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 76Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 121 |
February | 85Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 93 |
March | 95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 50 |
April | 99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 21 |
May | 94Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 5 |
June | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 0 |
July | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 0 |
August | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 0 |
September | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 1 |
October | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 19 |
November | 96Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 63 |
December | 86Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 117 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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