Horns of Hattin
The Horns of Hattin are a mountain and volcano in the Galilee region of Israel. This site is the 22nd most looked-up sight in Israel on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 34 °C. The wettest month is January, which has about 148 mm of rain. April and May offer milder temperatures and less rain if you prefer warmer weather without the summer heat.
To reach the site, you can fly into Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, which is 39 km away, or Ben Gurion International Airport, located 103 km from the site. It is 116 km from Jerusalem. You can combine a visit with nearby locations such as Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Mount Tabor, Sepphoris, or the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is January, with about 148 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 148 | 121 | 71 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 75 | 117 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
