Nablus
City in Palestine
Nablus is a city in Palestine with a population of about 177,600 people, located 49 km from East Jerusalem. Visitors come to see its historical sites, including Jacob's Well and the UNESCO site of Sebastia.
What to see
The city features several historical locations. Jacob's Well and Joseph's Tomb are notable religious sites. A short distance away is the archaeological site of Sebastia, which is a UNESCO site. Within the city, the Old City of Nablus and the site of Tell Balata are also present.
When to go
Temperatures are mild during the spring months of April and May, with daily highs ranging from 22 °C to 26 °C and very little rainfall. The summer months from June through September are the warmest, with daily highs between 29 °C and 32 °C and almost no rain. Winters are cool and wet, particularly from December to February, when monthly rainfall totals between 130 mm and 171 mm.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, located 42 km away.
Top sights in Nablus
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 171 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 171 | 150 | 94 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 87 | 130 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Nablus (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Old City of Nablus
- Tell Balata