Khirbat Zalafa

Ruins Archaeological ruin site in Central District

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Khirbat Zalafa
32.4000, 34.9500

How to Get to Khirbat Zalafa #

Khirbat Zalafa is located in Israel’s central coastal plain. Access typically requires private transport from nearby towns or Israeli highways; there are no major visitor facilities, so advance planning and local permission (if on private land) are advised.

Tips for Visiting Khirbat Zalafa #

  • The site is archaeological and has no visitor facilities; contact local Israeli antiquities authorities for access information.
  • Wear a hat and sun protection; exposed ruins give little shade on hot days.
  • Bring water and be prepared for uneven terrain; good walking shoes recommended.

Best Time to Visit Khirbat Zalafa #

Best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable walking weather; summers can be very hot.

Spring-Autumn
March-May & September-November · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Milder temperatures suited for archaeological visits and walking.
Winter
December-February · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Cooler and comfortable, but occasional rain is possible.

Weather & Climate near Khirbat Zalafa #

Climate

Khirbat Zalafa'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 8°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (570 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
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 heavy rain (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
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 and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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