Qastina

Ruins Former Palestinian village in southern Israel region

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Qastina
31.7333, 34.7667

How to Get to Qastina #

Qastina is in Israel’s Southern District. It is reached by road from nearby regional centers-driving from Ashdod or Kiryat Gat and then along local district roads. Public transport may be limited; a private car or tour is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Qastina #

  • Check historical archives or local Palestinian heritage groups for photographs; physical remains are often subtle.
  • Respect agricultural land and private property when exploring; much of the former village land is cultivated.
  • Visit nearby historical sites in the region to understand the village within its broader historical context.

Best Time to Visit Qastina #

Spring and autumn provide comfortable conditions for exploration and photography.

Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 12-25°C
Pleasant, ideal walking weather to view the plains and ruins.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 18-28°C
Cooler days and harvest activity in surrounding fields.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 5-15°C
Mild winters; archaeological features more visible after leaf fall.

Weather & Climate near Qastina #

Climate

Qastina's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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