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.
Sansana at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Sansana#
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.
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.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).