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.
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Gan HaShlosha National Park #
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.
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.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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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.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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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.
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October
October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.