Tell es-Samak Archaeological Site
Coastal tell with Bronze Age archaeological layers
Archaeological mound in Israel's Haifa District with stratified remains from several periods; of interest to specialists examining local settlement history.
Tell es-Samak at a Glance#
Website: https://www.antiquities.org.il/
How to Get to Tell es-Samak#
Located in the Haifa District; access is typically by car from Haifa or nearby municipal centers. Coordinate with the Israel Antiquities Authority for visitor details.
Tips for Visiting Tell es-Samak#
- Look for interpretive signs and small finds around the site that connect it to wider Canaanite and Phoenician coastal networks.
- Combine the visit with time on nearby beaches to feel the long human relationship with the sea in this coastal zone.
Best Time to Visit Tell es-Samak#
Spring and autumn offer comfortable weather and quieter conditions.
Weather & Climate near Tell es-Samak#
Tell es-Samak'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 30°C. Moderate rainfall (588 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 56 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 13° - 22° | 18° | 21 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 25° | 21° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 28° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 4.2 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 30° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 4.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 23° - 30° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 29° | 25° | 2 mm | clear | 70% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 22° | 21 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 18° | 89 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
