Tur'an

Mountain Arab town in northern Israel near Nazareth

In Israel’s Northern District, Tur’an lies amid Galilee towns; visitors pass through while exploring local markets, nearby archaeological sites and the surrounding landscapes.

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Tur'an
32.7961, 35.3745

How to Get to Tur'an #

Tur’an is north of the Jezreel Valley. From Afula or Nazareth, regional buses and shared taxis serve local roads; for comfort and speed, hire a taxi from Afula (≈20-30 minutes depending on traffic). Driving is straightforward via local roads connecting to Highway 65.

Tips for Visiting Tur'an #

  • Local buses run irregularly; hiring a taxi from nearby Afula or Nazareth is often quicker and saves walking time.
  • Visit during olive-harvest season (autumn) to see the countryside working; avoid municipal offices' lunch hours if planning paperwork.
  • Ask at a local coffee shop for the best vantage points of the surrounding hills - residents are practical and talkative.

Best Time to Visit Tur'an #

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to visit for moderate temperatures and outdoor activity.

Spring
March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Wildflowers and mild weather - comfortable for walking the surrounding hills.
Autumn
September-November · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Olive harvests and cooler evenings; a good time to experience town life.

Weather & Climate near Tur'an #

Climate

Tur'an's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (667 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h 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

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°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° 31°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°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° 31°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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