AI-generatedNazareth at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,880 h
- Rain a year
- 610 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 333 m
Climate in Nazareth
Nazareth has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year, Nazareth is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:4218:07
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:26–07:15 · evening 17:34–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:26 · evening 18:22–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Nazareth in October?
In October, Nazareth is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazareth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:42 – 18:07
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Sunshine hours in Nazareth
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Nazareth, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Nazareth
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Nazareth: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nazareth has about 4 rainy days with 25 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nazareth
How breezy and how cloudy Nazareth is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nazareth typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Nazareth: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Nazareth
How often the day gets hot in Nazareth (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Nazareth has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nazareth
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 85 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 15° | 7° | 5.3 h | 12 | 134 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 16° | 7° | 5.7 h | 10 | 120 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 19° | 9° | 6.8 h | 9 | 93 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 22° | 12° | 8.3 h | 6 | 53 |
| MayMay | 100 | 26° | 16° | 9.7 h | 3 | 18 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 30° | 19° | 10.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 32° | 22° | 10.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 32° | 22° | 9.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 30° | 21° | 8.8 h | 1 | 6 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 27° | 18° | 7.1 h | 4 | 25 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 22° | 13° | 6.2 h | 6 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 17° | 9° | 5.1 h | 9 | 104 |
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
32.70° N, 35.30° E · 333 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Best time to visit Nazareth
The best time to visit Nazareth is from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to December. The wettest month is January with 134 mm of precipitation.
Nazareth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nazareth in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Nazareth in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Nazareth in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–30 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Nazareth in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–17 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nazareth for you.
Your best months: April – May, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nazareth
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Nazareth: score 100 against 94. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Day high | 27° | 26° |
| Night low | 18° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 25 mm | 18 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Nazareth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January15° · 5 h
In January, Nazareth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 134 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in January64February16° · 6 h
In February, Nazareth is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in February81March19° · 7 h
In March, Nazareth is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in March94April22° · 8 h
In April, Nazareth is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in April100May26° · 10 h
In May, Nazareth is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in May84June30° · 11 h
In June, Nazareth is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in June70July32° · 11 h
In July, Nazareth is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in July68August32° · 10 h
In August, Nazareth is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in August78September30° · 9 h
In September, Nazareth is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in September94October27° · 7 h
In October, Nazareth is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in October87November22° · 6 h
In November, Nazareth is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Nazareth.
Nazareth in November71December17° · 5 h
In December, Nazareth is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Nazareth.
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Nazareth vs. Tiberias
In October Nazareth has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs. 75). During the day Tiberias is 3 °C warmer than Nazareth.
| in October | Nazareth | Tiberias |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – Apr, Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Nazareth ranks 2 of 15 destinations in this country.
- Eilat31°26°98
- 2NazarethThis page27°94
- 3Haifa27°26°94
- 4Acre27°26°94
- 5Jerusalem26°94
- 6Ashdod27°27°94
- 7Ashkelon27°27°94
- 8Safed24°93
Planning a trip to Nazareth
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Nazareth in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nazareth has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 45 min
- Distance
- 3,560 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Nazareth
When is the best time to visit Nazareth?
The best time to visit Nazareth is from April to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nazareth?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Nazareth?
The wettest month is January with 134 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nazareth get?
Nazareth gets around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Nazareth in?
Nazareth uses the time zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nazareth?
A nonstop flight from London to Nazareth takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nazareth?
Nazareth has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 97, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 63.
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