Climate Insights for Cafarnaum

The climate in Cafarnaum is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 533mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 96mm of rainfall. Cafarnaum is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, December, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Cafarnaum sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Cafarnaum is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 533mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 96mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 12mm. That's 84mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cafarnaum is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Cafarnaum, which began on March 20, 2026. Cafarnaum is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Cafarnaum is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cafarnaum based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.