Dayr Aban

Ruins Former Palestinian village near Jerusalem, depopulated 1948

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Cistern in Dayr Aban.JPG
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Dayr Aban Almond Tree.JPG
Dayr Aban Carob Tree 2.JPG
Dayr Aban Carob Tree.JPG
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Dayr Aban
Dayr Aban vicinity, Jerusalem District, Israel
31.7333, 35.0167

How to Get to Dayr Aban #

Accessible by road from Jerusalem and nearby towns; driving from Jerusalem takes under an hour depending on traffic and route. Public transport options vary-check local bus routes and timetables for nearby stops and walking access.

Tips for Visiting Dayr Aban #

  • Day trips are common-combine with other Jerusalem District sites for a varied itinerary.
  • Respect local sensitivities and check access if visiting near religious or agricultural events.
  • Wear sturdy shoes-the terrain around many villages can be uneven and rocky.

Best Time to Visit Dayr Aban #

Spring and autumn are most comfortable for on-foot exploration; summers can be hot, winters cool and wet.

Spring
March-May · 10-22°C
Flowers and mild weather make walking around villages and archaeological sites pleasant.
Autumn
September-November · 15-26°C
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures-good for outdoor exploration.

Weather & Climate near Dayr Aban #

Climate

Dayr Aban's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm).

61 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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