Haifa weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Good
Best time to visit: March – July, September – November
What is the weather like in Haifa in February?
In February, Haifa is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Haifa.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 63 | 72 | 87 |
| Day | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Night | 11° | 11° | 13° |
| Sea | 19° | 18° | 18° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 10 | 7 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min06:24 – 17:24
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %60 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in February
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Haifa in February: quick answers
Is Haifa hot in February?
No. In February, Haifa is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Haifa in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 17.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to December.
Does it rain much in Haifa in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences