Issachar Plateau
Plateau Fertile plateau region in northern Israel's Jezreel area
Rolling agricultural plateau in northern Israel with orchards, rural roads and archaeological sites; suitable for cycling, olive‑season visits and local markets.
How to Get to Issachar Plateau #
Accessible by regional roads from Afula and other local towns; local buses serve nearby villages. Driving is the easiest way to explore the plateau and its viewpoints.
Tips for Visiting Issachar Plateau #
- Visit viewpoints on clear days for far-reaching views across the Jezreel Valley and down to the Sea of Galilee on a good day.
- Combine with visits to nearby archaeological sites to get a sense of layered history on the plateau.
- Local farms grow olives and grains - markets at nearby towns are a good place to sample regional products.
Best Time to Visit Issachar Plateau #
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable weather and to avoid summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Issachar Plateau #
Issachar Plateau's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean 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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
.jpg?width=600)
