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.
Belvoir Castle (Israel) at a Glance#
Address: Belvoir National Park (Kokhav HaYarden), near Kawkab al-Hawa, Northern Israel
Website: https://en.parks.org.il/
Hours: Generally open daily; INPA seasonal hours apply (check INPA site)
Admission: Entrance fee to the site managed by Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) - approximate NIS 30-50; discounts for residents and seniors
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 22 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 22° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 53% | 2.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 56% | 2.2 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 59% | 2.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 25° | 1 mm | clear | 58% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 22° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 2.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 55 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
