Gan HaShlosha National Park

Park Israeli national park with natural warm pools and greenery

Spring-fed park in northern Israel with warm pools, stone bridges and grassy picnic lawns. Locals and visitors swim, picnic and explore onsite archaeology and reconstructed ancient water channels.

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Gan HaShlosha National Park (also called Sachne) is a national park in northern Israel near Beit She’an centered on natural warm spring pools and extensive grassy picnic grounds. The site is a popular recreational destination for swimming and day visits.

The park’s main attractions are the landscaped warm spring pools, which maintain comfortable temperatures year-round and are surrounded by lawns, shaded areas and facilities for visitors. The site also includes walking paths and displays about the local environment and regional history.

Gan HaShlosha is located in the Beit She’an valley area in Israel’s Northern District, at the margin of the Jordan Valley and within a short drive of regional towns.

  • Warm spring pools: The park's pools are fed by natural warm springs and are popular for bathing year-round; weekends and the summer season are the busiest times, so mornings are usually quieter.

What to See #

  • Main spring pools: A series of landscaped warm spring pools fed by natural springs that remain popular for swimming year-round, with lawns and shaded picnic areas surrounding the pools.
  • Picnic lawns and recreation areas: Grassy picnic lawns, children's play areas and picnic facilities adjacent to the pools provide day-use recreation space for families and groups throughout the year.
Gan HaShlosha National Park
Gan HaShlosha (Sachne) - near Kibbutz Nir David, Beit She'an Valley, Northern District, Israel
32.5035, 35.4473

Tips for Visiting Gan HaShlosha National Park #

  • Visit Gan HaShlosha (Sachne) early on busy days to secure a shaded picnic spot and avoid the largest crowds around the warm spring pools; Israeli weekends and holidays fill the park quickly.
  • Plan your visit together with nearby Beit She'an ruins - the two sites are close enough for a combined half‑day trip and make efficient use of travel time in the valley.
  • Buy tickets or check opening hours in advance during peak season; the park has an entrance fee and changing‑room capacity can be limited when many families arrive mid‑day.

Best Time to Visit Gan HaShlosha National Park #

Best in spring or autumn for comfortable temperatures and smaller crowds; summer is busiest if you want to swim.

Summer (swimming and picnics)
Jun-Aug · 25-35 °C
Warm to hot weather makes the park's natural pools very popular-expect crowds on weekends and holidays.
Spring/Autumn (comfortable)
Mar-May, Sep-Oct · 15-25 °C
Pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds-good times for walking, swimming in cooler weather and avoiding peak crowds.
Winter (mild, quieter)
Nov-Feb · 10-18 °C
Milder temperatures with far fewer visitors; some facilities may have reduced hours.

Weather & Climate near Gan HaShlosha National Park #

Climate

Gan HaShlosha National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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