H̱orbat Ritma

Ruins

In the Southern District's arid landscape, Horbat Ritma presents exposed stone ruins and desert tracks; visitors come for archaeology, open-air walking and untouched Negev scenery.

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H̱orbat Ritma essentials

Country: Israel
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Shekel (₪)
Language: Hebrew
Emergency: 100

H̱orbat Ritma at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit H̱orbat Ritma

Visit outside mid-summer to avoid extreme heat.

Autumn-Spring
Oct-Apr · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Cooler, more comfortable days for walking and visiting remote sites.

Weather & Climate near H̱orbat Ritma

Climate

H̱orbat Ritma's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 5° - 15° 10° 40 mm mostly sunny 67% 2.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
February Excellent 6° - 16° 11° 35 mm mostly sunny 65% 3.2 m/s 1.0 high 11.0h
March Excellent 8° - 20° 14° 29 mm mostly sunny 61% 3.0 m/s 1.5 high 11.9h
April Ideal 12° - 25° 18° 8 mm mostly sunny 54% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 15° - 28° 22° 2 mm clear 48% 2.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 0 mm clear 50% 3.1 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 19° - 32° 26° 0 mm clear 52% 3.1 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 20° - 32° 26° 0 mm clear 56% 3.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 0 mm clear 59% 2.5 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 15° - 27° 21° 3 mm clear 59% 2.4 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
November Excellent 11° - 22° 16° 20 mm mostly sunny 59% 2.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 36 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to H̱orbat Ritma

Located in the Southern District; approach typically requires driving from regional centers and, sometimes, a short walk.