Timnah | TravelDojo

Timnah at a Glance#

Address: Timnah archaeological region, near ancient Sorek Valley, Israel

Admission: No general admission to ruins; guided tours may charge

How to Get to Timnah#

Timnah is located in the Sorek Valley region of Israel. Access is typically by private car from Jerusalem (roughly 30-45 minutes) or from nearby towns; check local maps and permit requirements if the site lies on protected land.

Tips for Visiting Timnah#

Wear sun protection and bring plenty of water-the Timnah valley is exposed and hot for much of the year.
If interested in archaeology, hire a guide familiar with Biblical-period sites and Ottoman-era layers-there are overlapping histories in the same stones.
Combine a Timnah visit with wine country or Sataf hikes in the region for a fuller landscape experience.

Best Time to Visit Timnah#

Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions for walking and exploring ruins.

Spring

March-May · 15-27°C (59-80°F)

Wildflowers and comfortable hiking temperatures-best for archaeology walks.

Autumn

September-November · 20-28°C (68-82°F)

Mild weather and clearer skies; good for combining visits with nearby cultural sites.

Weather & Climate near Timnah#

Climate

Timnah'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 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

0°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	7° - 17°	12°	116 mm	partly cloudy	74%	2.9 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.2h
February	Good	8° - 17°	13°	80 mm	partly cloudy	73%	2.8 m/s	0.9 moderate	10.9h
March	Very Good	9° - 20°	14°	59 mm	partly cloudy	70%	3.1 m/s	1.3 high	11.9h
April	Excellent	12° - 24°	18°	17 mm	partly cloudy	65%	2.8 m/s	1.7 very high	12.8h
May	Ideal	15° - 27°	21°	3 mm	some cloud	61%	3.2 m/s	2.1 extreme	13.6h
June	Ideal	18° - 29°	24°	0 mm	mostly sunny	62%	3.6 m/s	2.5 extreme	14.0h
July	Ideal	20° - 31°	26°	0 mm	mostly sunny	63%	3.5 m/s	2.5 extreme	13.8h
August	Ideal	21° - 31°	26°	0 mm	mostly sunny	65%	3.3 m/s	2.3 extreme	13.1h
September	Ideal	19° - 30°	25°	0 mm	mostly sunny	65%	3.0 m/s	1.8 very high	12.2h
October	Ideal	17° - 28°	22°	16 mm	some cloud	65%	2.5 m/s	1.2 high	11.3h
November	Excellent	12° - 23°	18°	65 mm	some cloud	64%	2.2 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.4h
December	Good	9° - 18°	13°	107 mm	some cloud	70%	2.4 m/s	0.5 moderate	10.0h