Tel Hazor
Rosh Pina, Israel UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tel Hazor is an ancient city, archaeological site, and national park located in the Northern District of Israel. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the Biblical Tels of Megiddo, Hazor, and Beer Sheba. It is one of the 40 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, when daily highs reach between 31 °C and 33 °C and there is almost no rain. January is the wettest month, with about 146 mm of rain and daily highs of 15 °C.
Tel Hazor is 142 km from Jerusalem and 54 km from Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport. Nearby sights include the Citadel of Safed, about 9 km away, the Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue or Abuhav Synagogue, both about 9 km away, or Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes, both about 15 km away. Admission is ₪22 for adults and ₪9 for children. Winter hours are 8:00 to 16:00 and summer hours are 8:00 to 17:00, though the park closes one hour earlier on Fridays and on the eve of holidays.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is January, with about 146 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 146 | 115 | 70 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 72 | 113 |
| 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.
