H̱orbat Ẕafad

Ruins Rocky ruin site with stone terraces

Situated in the Negev‑adjacent south, Horbat Ḫafad comprises ruined structures and open terrain; visitors arrive for historical curiosity, walking and the region’s stark landscape.

H̱orbat Ẕafad
31.2295, 34.7754
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How to Get to H̱orbat Ẕafad #

Reaching the site usually requires driving from the nearest town; prepare for simple paths and scarce signage.

Best Time to Visit H̱orbat Ẕafad #

Avoid mid-summer when temperatures peak.

Autumn-Spring
Oct-Apr · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Cooler weather and clearer skies.

Weather & Climate near H̱orbat Ẕafad #

Climate

H̱orbat Ẕafad's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 17°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 20°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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
13° – 26°
54%
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.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 29°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
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

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° – 31°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

July

July 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° – 32°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

August

August is warm 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° – 32°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 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°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 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°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.5 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. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.6 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 (45 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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