Mount HarifMount Harif at a Glance
About Mount Harif
Mount Harif is a mountain in Israel’s Southern District occupying a ridge in the Negev desert near the border with Egypt. It is a notable high point in the immediate border region and is visible from surrounding desert terrain.
The area around the mountain includes desert plateaus and ridgelines; the site is visited for its panoramic desert views and as a geographic landmark on the southern frontier. Access is by regional roads and requires attention to local regulations in border-adjacent areas.
Historically the ridge and surrounding area have had strategic significance because of their elevation and border location; more recently the site is known as part of the Negev’s rugged landscape used for limited recreation and study.
The mountain sits in Israel’s southern Negev region, close to the international boundary with Egypt and within the broader arid landscape of the southern desert.
- Border location: Sits on Israel’s southern frontier and is notable for its position near the Israel-Egypt border in the Negev highlands.
Nearby Attractions to Mount Harif
Best Time to Visit Mount Harif
Best visited in the cooler months (October-April) to avoid the intense summer heat of the Negev region.
Weather & Climate near Mount Harif
Mount Harif's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 2° - 13° | 6° | 38 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Very Good | 3° - 14° | 7° | 37 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 3.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.0h |
| March | Excellent | 6° - 17° | 11° | 29 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 10° - 22° | 16° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 3.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 13° - 26° | 20° | 3 mm | clear | 47% | 3.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 3.1 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 52% | 3.0 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 57% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 62% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | clear | 64% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
| November | Excellent | 8° - 19° | 13° | 19 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Very Good | 4° - 14° | 8° | 33 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |