Archelais | TravelDojo

How to Get to Archelais #

Archelais is located in the West Bank region. Access details depend on exact archaeological site coordinates and local travel arrangements; travelers should consult local authorities or tour operators for secure access and routing.

Tips for Visiting Archelais #

Archelais is an archaeological site best visited with a guide who can explain its mosaic fragments and early-Christian architecture.
Bring sun protection - shade is limited at ruins in the West Bank hills.

Best Time to Visit Archelais #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons to visit archaeological sites in the West Bank: mild temperatures and pleasant light.

Spring (Mar-May)

March-May · 12-25°C (54-77°F)

Mild weather and blossoming countryside make for comfortable exploration.

Autumn (Sep-Nov)

September-November · 18-28°C (64-82°F)

Cooling temperatures and lower tourist numbers; ideal for archaeological walks.

Weather & Climate near Archelais #

Climate

Archelais's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

OctoberMayApril

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

48°

Warmest Month

-2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain.

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 19°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 28°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 32°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

3 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

22° – 34°

47%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

14.0h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

24° – 36°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

25° – 36°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

23° – 34°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 31°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 26°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.0h daylight

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