Ad Halom National Park
Historic battlefield site and railway bridge near Ashdod
Ad Halom marks a strategic bridge and wartime crossings near Ashdod's outskirts; signage and nearby memorials note 1948 battles. Visitors interested in modern Israeli history stop to see the bridge and interpretive plaques.
Ad Halom at a Glance#
How to Get to Ad Halom#
Ad Halom is near Ashdod in Israel’s Southern District. Accessible by local roads from Ashdod and via Highway 4; public buses from Ashdod and Ashkelon serve nearby stops. Parking available at local access points; check restricted-access signs.
Tips for Visiting Ad Halom#
- Visit early to avoid the midday heat; the area is militarily sensitive in places so respect signage and restricted zones.
- Combine a visit with exploration of nearby historical sites in Ashkelon and Ashdod for full context.
Best Time to Visit Ad Halom#
Late autumn to spring is preferable, avoiding Israel's intense summer heat and the busiest tourist times.
Weather & Climate near Ad Halom#
Ad Halom'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. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 21° | 3 mm | some cloud | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Excellent | 21° - 31° | 26° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Excellent | 22° - 31° | 26° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 18 mm | some cloud | 72% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.3h |
| November | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 18° | 77 mm | some cloud | 65% | 2.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 117 mm | some cloud | 66% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
