Qalunya
Ruins Depopulated Palestinian village near Jerusalem
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How to Get to Qalunya #
Qalunya is on the outskirts of Jerusalem in the Jerusalem District. Access is by road from Jerusalem city center; local rural lanes connect the plain to nearby towns. Visitors should consult current maps and local authorities before visiting, as land-access rules and private property lines can be sensitive in this area.
Tips for Visiting Qalunya #
- Most visits are by appointment or with a guide; check with Jerusalem municipal offices for access updates.
- Respect private property and agricultural fields around the site-many ruins sit atop cultivated land.
- Bring shade and water in summer-July-August heat can be intense on the plains around Jerusalem.
Best Time to Visit Qalunya #
Spring and autumn are best for weather and lower crowds; summer heat makes fieldwork uncomfortable.
Weather & Climate near Qalunya #
Qalunya's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
