Huj, Gaza

Ruins Depopulated Palestinian village in Gaza's southern plain

Located in Israel’s Southern District, the site of Huj contains remains of the former village; visitors with an interest in 20th-century Levantine history come to see ruins and local memorials.

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Huj, Gaza
31.5103, 34.6225

How to Get to Huj, Gaza #

The village site is in the former southern coastal plain area. Current access and safety conditions depend on national and local regulations; consult up-to-date local sources before planning travel.

Tips for Visiting Huj, Gaza #

  • Most of the site is now within Israel or Gaza history tours; verify permissions and local conditions before planning travel.
  • Maps show the former village location east of Rafah; remnants are generally not accessible to casual visitors.
  • If researching history, consult archival sources and older British Mandate maps for pre-1948 documentation.

Best Time to Visit Huj, Gaza #

Due to geopolitical sensitivities, travel to and around the area requires up-to-date local guidance and permissions.

Spring/Autumn
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 15-30°C
Milder weather historically suitable for travel in the region.

Weather & Climate near Huj, Gaza #

Climate

Huj, Gaza'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 8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 84 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 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 10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

June

June is warm with highs of 30°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° 30°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

July

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

87 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 31°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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