Belvoir Castle (Israel)
National Park Crusader fortress overlooking the Jordan Valley
Perched above the Jordan Valley, Belvoir is a Crusader fortress with preserved walls, towers and ramparts; visitors inspect the keep, archaeological trenches and broad views over the valley.
How to Get to Belvoir Castle (Israel) #
From Tiberias or Beit She’an, drive on local roads toward the Kawkab al-Hawa/Belvoir area; the site is signposted and has parking. Public transit options are limited; a car or organized tour is easiest.
Tips for Visiting Belvoir Castle (Israel) #
- Visit late afternoon for views over the Jordan Valley and the far Galilean hills; light makes the Crusader ruins theatrical.
- Wear sturdy shoes - the paths around the citadel and glacis are uneven.
- Combine a visit with nearby Belvoir Nature Reserve trails for a longer day.
Best Time to Visit Belvoir Castle (Israel) #
Spring and autumn are most comfortable for walks and views; summers can be hot and winters wet.
Weather & Climate near Belvoir Castle (Israel) #
Belvoir Castle (Israel)'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 6°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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