Haifa
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Suitable with normal precautions
Travel to parts of Haifa is advised against except for essential travel; the advisory highlights the possibility of sudden escalations and security incidents.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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- risk of missile or rocket strikes
- potential for rapid changes in security situation
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Haifa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Haifa are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 11°C), and January the wettest (about 165 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7 | 11.1 | 165 | 8.7 |
| February | 17.0 | 10.8 | 96 | 9.3 |
| March | 19.1 | 12.6 | 63 | 10.2 |
| April | 21.8 | 14.9 | 34 | 11.6 |
| May | 24.7 | 18.1 | 14 | 12.6 |
| June | 26.9 | 21.3 | 4 | 13.3 |
| July | 29.3 | 24.2 | 1 | 13.3 |
| August | 29.9 | 24.9 | 2 | 12.6 |
| September | 29.0 | 23.8 | 4 | 11.5 |
| October | 27.2 | 20.9 | 15 | 10.6 |
| November | 23.8 | 17.0 | 60 | 9.3 |
| December | 19.0 | 13.4 | 151 | 8.1 |
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People and places shaping Haifa
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Research updated Monday, August 17, 2026Past and future events in Haifa
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Previously
- Relocation and fortification by Dahr al‑Umar (1760s)
Arab ruler Dahr al‑Umar destroyed the old city (Haifa el‑Atika) and rebuilt Haifa in a new fortified location, marking the start of modern Haifa.
- Construction of the Technion (1912‑1924)
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology began construction in 1912 and opened for studies in 1924, becoming a leading science and technology university.
- Establishment of the Baháʼí World Centre (1909)
The shrine for the Báb was built on Mount Carmel, making Haifa the spiritual centre of the Baháʼí Faith.
- Napoleon’s capture of Haifa (1799)
Napoleon Bonaparte briefly captured Haifa during his campaign in the Levant before withdrawing.
- Battle of Haifa and Arab exodus (April 1948)
During the 1948 Arab–Israeli war, Jewish forces captured Haifa, leading to the displacement of most of the Arab population.
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01 · OverviewHaifa, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Haifa took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Haifa
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Haifa
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Haifa
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Haifa
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Haifa
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Haifa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Haifa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Haifa located and what are its coordinates?
Haifa is situated in Israel at geographic coordinates 32.8130, 34.9993 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Haifa?
Haifa has a recorded population of approximately 285,316 and observes the Asia/Jerusalem time zone (ILS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Haifa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Haifa include he, ar-IL, en-IL, and the circulating currency is ILS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Haifa?
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