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Haifa, Israel

Ofer

Ofer is a village in Haifa, Israel, close to the sea. It has a population of about 639 (2015). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population639
Local time02:16
32.62° N, 34.98° EElevation 165 mUTC+2 · Israel Standard Time
The year in Oferweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month31mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeApr–Jun

Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ofer at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

196 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 15 km

Weather in Ofer

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
20°C

Partly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct25°16°6.3 mm
Wed28 Oct26°15°
Thu29 Oct25°15°2.3 mm
Fri30 Oct24°14°2.2 mm
Sat31 Oct24°12°
Sun1 Nov25°13°
Mon2 Nov21°15°14.4 mm
Tue3 Nov22°13°12.1 mm
Wed4 Nov21°12°10.5 mm

When to go to Ofer

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score596977868984777576737870
High17°17°20°23°26°28°30°31°30°28°24°19°
Low8°8°9°12°15°19°22°23°21°17°12°9°
Rain (mm)19613570226111231106159
Wet days1512106311016913
Sea19°18°18°19°21°25°27°28°28°26°24°21°

What's on in Ofer

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Ofer

All monuments

Outdoors around Ofer

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Animal ZoneZoos
0.1 km
Neve Yam water parkTheme parks
0.5 km
Havat Mishmar Ha-CarmelCamp sites
0.9 km
מצפור אוכברגViewpoints
1 km
אתר טיפוס יער קרן כרמלClimbing
1.3 km
Ofer forest observation towerViewpoints
1.6 km

Nature around Ofer

Nature in Israel

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Israel seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Ofer

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Bat Yam 128 km ←1951 · 146 km
5.7Ein Gedi 12 km ↗1956 · 131 km
5.5Joub Jannine 7 km ↑1956 · 141 km
5.3Ainab 3 km ↗1956 · 140 km

Ofer from above

Getting to Ofer

Uri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHFA
22 km
Ben Gurion International AirportTLV
69 km
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJ
119 km
עתליתRailway station
8.6 km
בנימינהRailway station
12 km
יקנעם - כפר יהושעRailway station
15 km

Places near Ofer

Places with a climate like Ofer

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ofer?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ofer.
What is the hottest month in Ofer?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Ofer?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ofer?
January is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ofer?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 18°C.