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.

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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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