St. Elijah Cathedral, Haifa Church

Prominent Haifa cathedral overlooking the city

In Haifa, St Elijah Cathedral serves a local Christian congregation and contributes to the city's religious architecture. Visitors note its church interior, occasional services, and views toward Haifa's urban slopes.

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St. Elijah Cathedral, Haifa at a Glance#

How to Get to St. Elijah Cathedral, Haifa#

The cathedral is on Haifa’s slopes; take the Carmelit funicular from downtown or local buses up the hill (lines 6 and 12 serve nearby routes). From Haifa Center HaShmona station it’s a 10-15 minute taxi ride uphill.

Tips for Visiting St. Elijah Cathedral, Haifa#

  • Time a visit to coincide with an Orthodox service to hear the choir-Haifa's multi-faith city means services are often attended by the local community.
  • The hilltop location affords views of Haifa Bay; bring a camera for panoramas during clear weather.
  • Respect local customs when entering for worship-modest dress is appreciated during services.

Best Time to Visit St. Elijah Cathedral, Haifa#

Spring and autumn offer the best combination of weather and city activity; summer can be hot and humid while winter is mild but occasionally rainy.

Spring
March-May · 15-23°C (59-73°F)
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures make hilltop sightseeing pleasant.
Autumn
September-November · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Warm days with cooler evenings; city festivals and calmer summer crowds.

Weather & Climate near St. Elijah Cathedral, Haifa#

Climate

St. Elijah Cathedral, Haifa's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (570 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 65 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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