December · Israel
Best time to visit Haifa in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haifa in December
Average temperature 17°C, 80 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Haifa scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haifa climbs Mount Carmel, with terraced Bahá'í gardens, a busy port and beaches along the bay.
December in Haifa — reliably good (11th best month)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Haifa — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haifa in December?
- In December, Haifa averages 17°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Haifa?
- December earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Haifa in December?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Haifa
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Haifa
Haifa, Israel. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.