Sansana

Ruins Israeli settlement in the Southern District

A community settlement in Israel’s Southern District near Negev hills, Sansana provides access to arid landscapes; hikers and stargazers use it as a base for desert walks and regional exploration.

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Sansana
31.3445, 34.9014

How to Get to Sansana #

Sansana is best reached by car from Beersheba (roughly a 45-60 minute drive, depending on exact starting point); follow Route 40 and local secondary roads toward the regional council that administers the area. Public transit is limited - check local bus schedules that serve nearby junctions and plan a taxi or arranged pickup for the last leg. Driving across the open semi‑arid landscape is straightforward but bring water and a full tank.

Best Time to Visit Sansana #

Best visited in shoulder seasons to avoid summer heat; expect Mediterranean conditions.

Spring
March-May · 12-24°C
Wildflowers and mild temperatures make short hikes pleasant.
Autumn
September-November · 15-26°C
Clear light and cooler evenings; agricultural terraces look their best.

Weather & Climate near Sansana #

Climate

Sansana'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 6°C to 32°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 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

July

July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 32°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 32°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

September

September 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°
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 27°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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