Avdat
Israel UNESCO World Heritage Site
Avdat is an archaeological site, former settlement, and nature reserve in Israel. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev.
Planning a visit
The climate in Avdat features warm to hot temperatures for much of the year. Highs reach about 32 °C in July and August, while the hottest months are June, July, and August with no rain. The coolest period is between January and February, when daily highs are around 14 °C to 15 °C and lows are about 6 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in January, with about 9 rainy days.
Avdat is located 118 km from Jerusalem. The nearest airport is El Arish International Airport in Egypt, which is 95 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to Avdat with nearby sites such as Makhtesh Ramon, which is 24.4 km away, or the Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev, located 35.4 km away. Other nearby locations include Abraham's Well and the Israeli Air Force Museum, both approximately 50 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
