Shilta

Ruins

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Shilta
31.9167, 35.0167
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How to Get to Shilta #

Accessible from nearby regional centres in Israel’s Central District by car or local roads. Public transit options vary; use commuter buses to the nearest town and a short taxi or walk to reach the village.

Tips for Visiting Shilta #

  • If researching historical context, local municipal archives in the Central District hold records about Shilta's past.
  • Respect private property - some ruins and fields may be on or near working farmland.
  • Combine a visit with nearby archaeological sites in the Central District to get a fuller sense of historical layers.

Best Time to Visit Shilta #

Mild Mediterranean seasons (spring and autumn) are generally the best times to explore the countryside and ruins around Shilta.

Spring
March-May · 15-25°C
Mild weather and flowering countryside make walking more pleasant.
Autumn
September-November · 15-25°C
Clear skies and comfortable touring temperatures.

Weather & Climate near Shilta #

Climate

Shilta'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 7°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (504 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 19°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 27°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 29°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

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

100 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 30°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 27°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 22°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 17°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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