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.
Al-Birwa at a Glance#
Address: Al-Birwa area, Northern District, Israel
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 12° - 24° | 18° | 23 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 21° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 29° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 32° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 31° | 26° | 3 mm | clear | 70% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 80 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
