Barqusya
Ruins Former Palestinian village site in southern Israel
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Barqusya is a place in Israel’s Southern District; available data identifies it as a named locality in the region. Publicly accessible descriptive details about the site’s features and history are limited in widely available sources.
Because published information on this specific locality is limited, visitors should consult local maps or regional authorities for access, services and any cultural or historical notes.
Barqusya lies within Israel’s Southern District in the Negev/Southern administrative area and is part of the broader southern landscape of the country.
How to Get to Barqusya #
Barqusya is located in Israel’s southern district. Access typically requires road travel from nearby towns or cities in the Negev and Southern District; local driving directions should be used and visitors should respect private property and access restrictions.
Tips for Visiting Barqusya #
- Be mindful that local infrastructure may be limited; bring supplies if exploring near the site.
- Talk with local residents or guides to learn about the site's historical context and any access restrictions.
- Photograph features early in the morning for calmer light and fewer people in the frame.
Best Time to Visit Barqusya #
Outdoor/archaeological site - best visited outside the peak summer months when temperatures can be high.
Weather & Climate near Barqusya #
Barqusya'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. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 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 (56 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 and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
