Khirbat Zalafa Ruins

Archaeological ruin site in Central District

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Khirbat Zalafa at a Glance#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 8° - 17° 12° 149 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.0 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
February Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 91 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 57 mm some cloud 73% 3.3 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Ideal 12° - 24° 18° 17 mm some cloud 70% 3.2 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 15° - 27° 21° 4 mm mostly sunny 67% 3.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.7h
June Ideal 19° - 29° 24° 0 mm clear 68% 3.8 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.1h
July Ideal 22° - 31° 26° 0 mm clear 69% 3.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.9h
August Ideal 22° - 31° 27° 0 mm clear 69% 3.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 1 mm clear 67% 3.2 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 17° - 28° 23° 17 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.9 m/s 1.2 high 11.2h
November Excellent 13° - 23° 18° 88 mm some cloud 64% 3.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
December Good 9° - 18° 14° 146 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.8 m/s 0.5 low 9.9h

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