Qalunya Ruins
Depopulated Palestinian village near Jerusalem
Qalunya at a Glance#
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.
Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 10-22°C
Pleasant weather for walking the plains and exploring ruins.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 15-25°C
Crisp days for touring archaeological remains with fewer tourists.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 25-35°C
Hot and dry; archaeological visits require early starts to avoid heat.
Weather & Climate near Qalunya#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 68
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 8° | 104 mm | some cloud | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Good | 6° - 14° | 8° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 68 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 11° - 21° | 16° | 20 mm | some cloud | 65% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 14° - 25° | 20° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 27° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 62% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 63% | 3.5 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 65% | 3.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 65% | 3.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 12 mm | clear | 65% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 53 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 7° - 14° | 10° | 80 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
