Al-Birwa
Ruins Former Palestinian village in Northern District, depopulated 1948
A former Palestinian village in the Galilee depopulated in 1948, Al-Birwa draws visitors interested in twentieth-century history, village ruins and the area’s wartime sites and memorials.
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How to Get to Al-Birwa #
Located in northern Israel’s Galilee region. Access is by road; the nearest larger towns include Acre (Akko) and Nazareth. Hire a car or use regional buses and then a taxi to reach rural site locations.
Tips for Visiting Al-Birwa #
- The village is mainly of archaeological and historical interest; local archives or regional guides are best for deep research.
- Combine exploration with visits to nearby Galilean sites to place Al-Birwa in broader regional history.
Best Time to Visit Al-Birwa #
Mild seasons are generally the most comfortable for visiting rural Northern Israel.
Weather & Climate near Al-Birwa #
Al-Birwa'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 7°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (575 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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