AI-generatedSafed at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 445 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 779 m
Climate in Safed
Safed has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Safed is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
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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 06:26–07:14 · evening 17:33–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:26 · evening 18:21–18:31
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 Safed in October?
In October, Safed is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:41 – 18:06
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Jerusalem
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- 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
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Safed
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 7.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Safed, 61 % 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 Safed
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 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 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 Safed: 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, Safed has about 4 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Safed
How breezy and how cloudy Safed 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 Safed typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Safed: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 Safed
How often the day gets hot in Safed (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, Safed has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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 Safed
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 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 49 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 41 | 12° | 4° | 5.1 h | 11 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 13° | 4° | 5.5 h | 10 | 90 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 16° | 6° | 6.6 h | 9 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 20° | 10° | 8.1 h | 5 | 36 |
| MayMay | 100 | 24° | 13° | 9.5 h | 3 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 27° | 17° | 10.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 30° | 20° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 30° | 21° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 28° | 19° | 8.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 24° | 15° | 7.0 h | 4 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 19° | 10° | 5.9 h | 5 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 14° | 6° | 4.8 h | 8 | 77 |
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
32.96° N, 35.50° E · 779 m · Asia/Jerusalem
Best time to visit Safed
The best time to visit Safed is from April to June and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from October to November. The wettest month is January with 103 mm of precipitation.
Safed through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Safed in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Safed in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Safed in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–28 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Safed in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Safed for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Safed
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 Safed: score 100 against 93. Daytime highs are about the same. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 93 | 100better |
| Day high | 24° | 24° |
| Night low | 15° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 15 mm | 12 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 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
Mar – Jun, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Safed month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January12° · 5 h
In January, Safed is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in January49February13° · 6 h
In February, Safed is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in February69March16° · 7 h
In March, Safed is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in March94April20° · 8 h
In April, Safed is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in April100May24° · 10 h
In May, Safed is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in May99June27° · 11 h
In June, Safed is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in June82July30° · 11 h
In July, Safed is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in July80August30° · 10 h
In August, Safed is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in August92September28° · 9 h
In September, Safed is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in September93October24° · 7 h
In October, Safed is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in October87November19° · 6 h
In November, Safed is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Safed.
Safed in November57December14° · 5 h
In December, Safed is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Safed.
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Safed vs. Tiberias
In October Safed has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs. 75). During the day Tiberias is 6 °C warmer than Safed.
| in October | Safed | Tiberias |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 93 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov | Mar – Apr, Nov |
Through the year
Israel in October: the best places
In October, Safed ranks 8 of 15 destinations in this country.
- Eilat31°26°98
- 2Nazareth27°94
- 3Acre27°26°94
- 4Haifa27°26°94
- 5Jerusalem26°94
- 6Ashdod27°27°94
- 7Ashkelon27°27°94
- 8SafedThis page24°93
Planning a trip to Safed
Weather for your travel dates
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Safed 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.
Safed has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.9 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
- 3,550 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 Safed
When is the best time to visit Safed?
The best time to visit Safed is from April to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Safed?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Safed?
The wettest month is January with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Safed get?
Safed gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Safed in?
Safed uses the time zone Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Safed?
A nonstop flight from London to Safed takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Safed?
Safed has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 100, Summer holidays 81, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 49.
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