Jacob's Well
Jacob's Well is an archaeological site and sanctuary located in Tell Balata, Nablus. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Palestine.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 30 °C to 32 °C and minimal rainfall. Cooler temperatures occur between December and February, which also see the highest precipitation levels, with January recording 169 mm of rain over about 12 days. For milder weather, April and May offer high temperatures between 22 °C and 26 °C with very little rain.
The nearest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, located 44 km away. The site is 48 km from East Jerusalem. You can combine a visit to Jacob's Well with nearby locations such as Joseph's Tomb, which is 0.4 km away, or the archaeological site of Sebastia, located 11 km from Nablus. Other accessible sites include Shiloh at 17.1 km, The Palestinian Museum at 29 km, and the Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque at 34.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 169 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 169 | 150 | 94 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 85 | 129 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
