Haifa, Israel: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Hillside port city with the Baháʼí gardens. Best for: culture travellers, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Haifa are April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to March.
Haifa month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.4 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 18°C | 15/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.4 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 18°C | 12/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.2 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 21°C | 8/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 24°C | 4/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 26°C | 5/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.0 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.7 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 4.6 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 23°C | 10/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.8 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 20°C | 8/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Haifa
Hillside port city with the Baháʼí gardens. Hot, dry summers, mild wet winters and warm sea. Check travel advice before booking, as the security situation can change. Sabbath hours (Friday evening to Saturday) affect shops and transport.
In Haifa afternoon highs average from 18°C in February to 31°C in August. The wettest month is January (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.4 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
), and its picturesque gardens, which are considered the city’s major attraction. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Haifa
When is the best time to visit Haifa for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Haifa are April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Haifa?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in February to 31°C in August. The wettest month is January, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Haifa?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to March.