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 at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 73
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 | 7° - 16° | 11° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 13° - 26° | 19° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 3 mm | some cloud | 48% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 25° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 50% | 3.1 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 3.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 3.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 16° - 28° | 22° | 6 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.3h |
| November | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 17° | 28 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 45 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
