Best time to visit Nazareth
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Nazareth
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Nazareth).
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In the Footsteps of Jesus - Private Tour of Nazareth & the Sea of Galilee - 2
Holy City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem Private Tour - 3
Holy Jerusalem Private Tour - 4
In the Footsteps of Jesus - Private Tour of Nazareth (half-day) - 5
In the Footsteps of Jesus: Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee - 6
Private Nazareth Insider Walking Tour
Last refreshed 2026-06-24.
Similar climatesJerusalem95% · Haifa94% · Izmir91%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Nazareth (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Nazareth's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8–16 | 13 | 14 | 194 | 13.9 | 60% | 17 | 185 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 8–16 | 14 | 9 | 135 | 15.0 | 59% | 17 | 189 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 9–19 | 16 | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 52% | 18 | 230 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 13–25 | 23 | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 44% | 18 | 257 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| May | 16–28 | 27 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 36% | 19 | 292 | 8 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 18–31 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 39% | 19 | 296 | 10 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jul | 21–33 | 34 | 0 | 7 | — | 41% | 19 | 306 | 10 | Quiet | 5 |
| Aug | 22–33 | 34 | 0 | 6 | — | 44% | 19 | 293 | 9 | Quiet | 4 |
| Sep | 21–32 | 32 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 42% | 18 | 258 | 8 | Quiet | 6 |
| Oct | 18–29 | 28 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 41% | 18 | 245 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 14–23 | 22 | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 49% | 16 | 201 | 3 | Moderate | 9 |
| Dec | 11–19 | 16 | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 55% | 17 | 187 | 2 | Peak | 8 |
UV Index in Nazareth by Month
UV index in Nazareth peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. May, June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
April
10/1013–25°C (feels 23°C) · 3 rain days (54h) · 257 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
May
9/1016–28°C (feels 27°C) · 3 rain days (33h) · 292 sun hours · 36% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
November
9/1014–23°C (feels 22°C) · 7 rain days (80h) · 201 sun hours · 49% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
Every month
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January
6/108–16°C (feels 13°C) · 14 rain days (194h) · 185 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
February
7/108–16°C (feels 14°C) · 9 rain days (135h) · 189 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
March
8/109–19°C (feels 16°C) · 10 rain days (124h) · 230 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
7/1018–31°C · 1 rain days (10h) · 296 sun hours · 39% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
July
5/1021–33°C · 0 rain days (7h) · 306 sun hours · 41% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
August
4/1022–33°C (feels 34°C) · 0 rain days (6h) · 293 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
6/1021–32°C · 1 rain days (9h) · 258 sun hours · 42% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
9/1018–29°C · 2 rain days (21h) · 245 sun hours · 41% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
December
8/1011–19°C (feels 16°C) · 8 rain days (108h) · 187 sun hours · 55% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Nazareth
When is the best time to visit Nazareth?
April is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–25°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are April, May, November.
What is the worst time to visit Nazareth?
August is the lowest-scoring month (4/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 22–33°C (0 rainy days).
Is Nazareth too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Nazareth?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Nazareth have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 10/10, crowd index 1) and May (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Nazareth by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 3, Feb 4, Mar 5, Apr 7, May 8, Jun 10, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 8, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. May, June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Nazareth in July?
July is the peak UV month in Nazareth, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Nazareth on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. September is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, March, April, September, October, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Nazareth bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 25 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.