Mugharet el-Zuttiyeh

Archaeological Site Prehistoric cave site with early hominin fossil finds

A Paleolithic cave in northern Israel notable for archaeological human remains and stone tools; researchers visit for fieldwork, and visitors with an interest in prehistory come to learn about the site’s contributions to regional archaeology.

Best Time to Visit Mugharet el-Zuttiyeh #

Aim for spring or autumn to avoid summer heat and to have more comfortable access to the site.

Spring and autumn (recommended)

March-May, September-November · ~10-25°C

Mild temperatures and fewer tourists make site visits more comfortable; outdoor approaches are easier than in the peak heat.

Summer (hot)

June-August · ~25-35°C

Hot, dry conditions across the region; if visiting, go early morning to avoid heat and peak tourist activity.

Winter (cooler, wetter)

December-February · ~5-15°C

Cooler temperatures with some rain; cave interiors remain relatively stable in temperature, but access routes may be muddier.

Weather & Climate near Mugharet el-Zuttiyeh #

Climate

Mugharet el-Zuttiyeh's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

47°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 20°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.7h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

14.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

58%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

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