Safed (Tzfat) weather in January (North District Israel, Israel)

Curious about the January weather in Safed (Tzfat)? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Safed (Tzfat) generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Safed (Tzfat) in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 174 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Safed (Tzfat). March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Safed (Tzfat) climate page with graphs.

 

Safed (Tzfat), monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Haifa, Israel (46 KM, 29 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Safed (Tzfat) in January?

For visitors traveling to Safed (Tzfat), we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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