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.
Issachar Plateau at a Glance#
Address: Issachar Plateau (Issachar Heights), Northern District, Israel
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 21 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 31° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 53% | 2.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 33° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 56% | 2.3 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 33° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 59% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 1 mm | clear | 58% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 29° | 23° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 1.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 56 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
