H̱orbat Baqar

Ruins Archaeological ruin site in southern Israel

An archaeological ruin in Israel’s Southern District, Horbat Baqar preserves stone remains and short trails visited by walkers and history enthusiasts.

H̱orbat Baqar
31.3633, 34.7470
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How to Get to H̱orbat Baqar #

These archaeological ruin sites (Horbat/Borbat) are dispersed across the Southern District; they are generally reached by road from nearby towns. A private car or local tour is often the easiest option; final approach may be on unpaved tracks.

Best Time to Visit H̱orbat Baqar #

The Negev and Southern District are best visited in cooler months (autumn-spring) to avoid extreme summer heat.

Spring-Autumn
Mar-Oct · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Milder weather makes exploring desert and ruin sites in the Southern District more comfortable.

Weather & Climate near H̱orbat Baqar #

Climate

H̱orbat Baqar'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 7°C to 33°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 17°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 20°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° – 26°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 29°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° – 31°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° – 33°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° – 33°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° – 31°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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