Haifa is a major port city in northern Israel, located on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the third-largest city in the country, with a population of over 275,000 people. It is the capital of the Haifa district and the largest city in the northern part of Israel.
Haifa is built on the slopes of Mount Carmel and is surrounded by the hills of the Galilee to the north and the hills of the Carmel range to the south. The city is divided into two main parts, the lower and upper city. The lower city is situated along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, while the upper city is located on the slopes of Mount Carmel.
Haifa has been an important port city since ancient times. It was mentioned in the Old Testament as the port of Solomon and was an important port in the Roman Empire. During the Crusades, Haifa was a major stronghold of the Knights Templar. In the 19th century, the city was an important port for the Ottoman Empire and during the British Mandate, Haifa was the main port of entry for Jewish immigrants.
Today, Haifa is a major cultural and industrial center, with a thriving port and a large industrial zone. It is home to the University of Haifa, the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, and the Baháʼí World Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is known for its beautiful beaches, lush gardens, and a vibrant nightlife. It is also home to a large Arab population, making it a unique and culturally diverse city.
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Haifa, located on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, has a Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 32 degrees Celsius. Winters are mild and wet, with temperatures ranging from 8 to 17 degrees Celsius. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 25 degrees Celsius. The city receives the most rainfall during winter, with an average of over 300 mm per month during the months of December, January and February. Rainfall is much less during the other months, with an average of less than 50 mm per month. The city experiences moderate humidity levels throughout the year, with the highest levels occurring during summer.
Our weather forecast for Haifa helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 4th 2023 Dec. 4th 2023 | max: 26.2 °C min: 19.9 °C |
22.7 m/s 73.4 m/s |
62.6 % 24.1 m |
39.2 % 1,017 hPa |
06:26:40 16:33:26 |
|
Dec. 5th 2023 Dec. 5th 2023 | max: 23.8 °C min: 17 °C |
12.6 m/s 35.6 m/s |
70.8 % 23.5 m |
56.6 % 1,015 hPa |
06:27:29 16:33:27 |
|
Dec. 6th 2023 Dec. 6th 2023 | max: 19.1 °C min: 16.3 °C |
13.7 m/s 40.7 m/s |
71.0 % 23.4 m |
86.9 % 1,017 hPa |
06:28:18 16:33:29 |
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Dec. 7th 2023 Dec. 7th 2023 | max: 20.7 °C min: 15.5 °C |
18.0 m/s 23.4 m/s |
73.5 % 19.3 m |
78.4 % 1,018 hPa |
06:29:05 16:33:33 |
|
Dec. 8th 2023 Dec. 8th 2023 | max: 18.7 °C min: 15.9 °C |
34.6 m/s 43.2 m/s |
44.4 % 11.0 m |
70.7 % 1,014 hPa |
06:29:52 16:33:39 |
|
Dec. 9th 2023 Dec. 9th 2023 | max: 19.0 °C min: 15.8 °C |
31.6 m/s 38.5 m/s |
49.9 % 22.8 m |
58.9 % 1,018 hPa |
06:30:38 16:33:47 |
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Dec. 10th 2023 Dec. 10th 2023 | max: 21.1 °C min: 14.3 °C |
22.7 m/s 31.3 m/s |
27.4 % 24.1 m |
58.4 % 1,019 hPa |
06:31:22 16:33:56 |
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Dec. 11th 2023 Dec. 11th 2023 | max: 21.8 °C min: 14.5 °C |
32.0 m/s 44.6 m/s |
15.6 % 24.1 m |
51.2 % 1,014 hPa |
06:32:06 16:34:08 |
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Dec. 12th 2023 Dec. 12th 2023 | max: 18.4 °C min: 15 °C |
25.6 m/s 32.0 m/s |
54.9 % 17.7 m |
69.7 % 1,012 hPa |
06:32:49 16:34:21 |
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Dec. 13th 2023 Dec. 13th 2023 | max: 17.7 °C min: 14.4 °C |
20.2 m/s 25.9 m/s |
47.4 % 13.1 m |
84.6 % 1,016 hPa |
06:33:31 16:34:36 |
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Dec. 14th 2023 Dec. 14th 2023 | max: 20.6 °C min: 14 °C |
24.1 m/s 31.0 m/s |
13.0 % 24.1 m |
69.7 % 1,016 hPa |
06:34:12 16:34:53 |
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Dec. 15th 2023 Dec. 15th 2023 | max: 19.0 °C min: 14 °C |
31.3 m/s 47.5 m/s |
51.5 % 24.1 m |
65.0 % 1,015 hPa |
06:34:51 16:35:11 |
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Dec. 16th 2023 Dec. 16th 2023 | max: 18.8 °C min: 13.8 °C |
24.1 m/s 29.9 m/s |
13.6 % 23.6 m |
65.1 % 1,018 hPa |
06:35:30 16:35:31 |
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Dec. 17th 2023 Dec. 17th 2023 | max: 18.8 °C min: 16.3 °C |
15.1 m/s 16.9 m/s |
66.5 % 22.7 m |
66.7 % 1,020 hPa |
06:36:07 16:35:53 |
Would you like to travel to Haifa on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Haifa.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Dec. 4th 2023 Monday, 4th of Dec. 2023 | MS Riviera | 06:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 5th 2023 Tuesday, 5th of Dec. 2023 | MS Riviera | 12:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Dec. 5th 2023 Tuesday, 5th of Dec. 2023 | Silver Moon | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 6th 2023 Wednesday, 6th of Dec. 2023 | Silver Moon | 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Dec. 10th 2023 Sunday, 10th of Dec. 2023 | MSC Sinfonia | 07:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Dec. 12th 2023 Tuesday, 12th of Dec. 2023 | Norwegian Epic | 06:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Dec. 21st 2023 Thursday, 21st of Dec. 2023 | MSC Sinfonia | 07:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Dec. 24th 2023 Sunday, 24th of Dec. 2023 | Celestyal Crystal | 09:00 am | 11:30 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2023 Monday, 25th of Dec. 2023 | Celestyal Crystal | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Jan. 2024 | MSC Sinfonia | 07:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2024 Friday, 12th of Jan. 2024 | MSC Sinfonia | 07:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Jan. 15th 2024 Monday, 15th of Jan. 2024 | MSC Poesia | 08:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Jan. 16th 2024 Tuesday, 16th of Jan. 2024 | MSC Poesia | 12:01 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 4th 2024 Sunday, 4th of Feb. 2024 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 14th 2024 Wednesday, 14th of Feb. 2024 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 25th 2024 Sunday, 25th of Feb. 2024 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 6th 2024 Wednesday, 6th of Mar. 2024 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 17th 2024 Sunday, 17th of Mar. 2024 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 19th 2024 Tuesday, 19th of Mar. 2024 | Norwegian Epic | 06:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Mar. 22nd 2024 Friday, 22nd of Mar. 2024 | Island Princess | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Mar. 23rd 2024 Saturday, 23rd of Mar. 2024 | Island Princess | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Mar. 26th 2024 Tuesday, 26th of Mar. 2024 | AIDAblu | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Mar. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Mar. 2024 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 28th 2024 Thursday, 28th of Mar. 2024 | MS Hamburg | 08:00 am | 06:30 pm | |
Apr. 9th 2024 Tuesday, 9th of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Apr. 9th 2024 Tuesday, 9th of Apr. 2024 | Mein Schiff 2 | 06:30 am | 09:00 pm | |
Apr. 17th 2024 Wednesday, 17th of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 19th 2024 Friday, 19th of Apr. 2024 | MS Zuiderdam | 08:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
Apr. 20th 2024 Saturday, 20th of Apr. 2024 | AIDAprima | 06:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Apr. 20th 2024 Saturday, 20th of Apr. 2024 | MS Zuiderdam | 08:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
Apr. 21st 2024 Sunday, 21st of Apr. 2024 | Seven Seas Mariner | 06:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Apr. 2024 | Seven Seas Mariner | 06:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Apr. 23rd 2024 Tuesday, 23rd of Apr. 2024 | Seven Seas Mariner | 12:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Apr. 25th 2024 Thursday, 25th of Apr. 2024 | AIDAcosma | 06:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Apr. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Apr. 2024 | Silver Whisper | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
May 4th 2024 Saturday, 4th of May 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 6th 2024 Monday, 6th of May 2024 | Mein Schiff 6 | 06:30 am | 09:00 pm | |
May 6th 2024 Monday, 6th of May 2024 | MS Europa | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 8th 2024 Wednesday, 8th of May 2024 | Seabourn Quest | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 10th 2024 Friday, 10th of May 2024 | Costa Fortuna | 06:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 10th 2024 Friday, 10th of May 2024 | Odyssey of the Seas | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
May 10th 2024 Friday, 10th of May 2024 | Seven Seas Navigator | 06:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
May 11th 2024 Saturday, 11th of May 2024 | Azamara Onward | 07:30 am | 12:00 am | |
May 11th 2024 Saturday, 11th of May 2024 | Costa Fortuna | 12:00 am | 12:30 pm | |
May 12th 2024 Sunday, 12th of May 2024 | Azamara Onward | 12:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
May 12th 2024 Sunday, 12th of May 2024 | Seabourn Encore | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 16th 2024 Thursday, 16th of May 2024 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
May 18th 2024 Saturday, 18th of May 2024 | MS Oosterdam | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
May 21st 2024 Tuesday, 21st of May 2024 | Seven Seas Voyager | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 22nd 2024 Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024 | Seven Seas Voyager | 12:00 am | 10:00 pm |
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