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 at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near H̱orbat Baqar#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 12° - 26° | 19° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 3 mm | some cloud | 54% | 3.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 3.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 3.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 16° - 28° | 22° | 7 mm | some cloud | 63% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.3h |
| November | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 37 mm | some cloud | 63% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 57 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |