Khirbat Umm Burj

Ruins Archaeological ruin site south of Jerusalem

An archaeological ruin with visible stone foundations and terraces; hikers and researchers visit to study remains and walk surrounding rural paths in the Jerusalem District.

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Khirbat Umm Burj
31.6361, 34.9688

How to Get to Khirbat Umm Burj #

Located in the Jerusalem District; access is by local roads from nearby towns and villages. A car is recommended for direct access to the ruin site; check local maps for exact coordinates and private property boundaries.

Tips for Visiting Khirbat Umm Burj #

  • Bring sturdy shoes-the site is largely ruins and uneven ground.
  • Combine a visit with other archaeological or historical sites in the Jerusalem District for a fuller day.
  • Respect private land and posted signs; some ruins sit near agricultural fields.

Best Time to Visit Khirbat Umm Burj #

Mediterranean climate; spring and autumn are generally most comfortable for outdoor visits.

Spring
March-May · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Pleasant temperatures and spring wildflowers.
Autumn
September-November · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Cooler than summer and quieter at ruins sites.

Weather & Climate near Khirbat Umm Burj #

Climate

Khirbat Umm Burj's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 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 26°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
56%
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 30°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° 30°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°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° 30°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°
63%
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 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

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