Tell Umm el-'Amr

Monument Ruinous archaeological site in the Gaza Strip

Archaeological site in the Gaza Strip with multi‑period remains; attracts researchers and visitors interested in the area’s long human occupation.

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Tell Umm el-'Amr
31.4472, 34.3664

How to Get to Tell Umm el-'Amr #

Access to sites in the Gaza Strip is tightly controlled; visits require coordination with local authorities and are subject to security and political conditions.

Tips for Visiting Tell Umm el-'Amr #

  • Confirm local access rules - the Gaza Strip is an active and politically sensitive area with restricted movement.
  • If access is permitted, work with local guides who understand both archaeology and current conditions.

Best Time to Visit Tell Umm el-'Amr #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit.

Spring and autumn (Mar-May, Sep-Nov)
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 16-28°C
Mild weather; more suitable for outdoor exploration than summer.

Weather & Climate near Tell Umm el-'Amr #

Climate

Tell Umm el-'Amr'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 8°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.8 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 9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.6 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 16°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

June

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

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 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 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.8 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 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.8 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 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 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 18°C. Light rainfall.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain.

74 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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