Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve

National Park Forest nature reserve with rugged canyons and streams

Nature reserve in the Golan Heights region with basalt gorges, streams and walking trails; hikers come for river pools, canyon walks and archaeological sites.

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Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve
32.9391, 35.6897

How to Get to Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve #

Access depends on the current political situation in the Golan Heights/Quneitra region; travel should be planned carefully with local authorities and guides. Road access, when permitted, is via regional routes; be prepared for checkpoints and restricted areas.

Tips for Visiting Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve #

  • Check security and access conditions - the Golan Heights/Quneitra area is sensitive and access may be restricted.
  • Hire a local guide familiar with the region's history and current access rules if planning a visit.
  • Avoid photographing military installations or personnel.

Best Time to Visit Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve #

Best in spring and autumn for mild weather; verify access due to political sensitivity and potential restrictions.

Spring
Mar-May · 10-25°C
Mild and flowery; pleasant for walking and photography.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 15-25°C
Cooler than summer, with comfortable days for exploration.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 5-15°C
Chilly and quieter; watch for local weather advisories.

Weather & Climate near Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve #

Climate

Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve'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 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
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 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

February

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

69 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June 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°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

July

July is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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