Qumran
Qumran is an archaeological site, Jewish settlement in the land of Israel, and national park located in al-Ubeidiya, Palestine. Inception of the site dates to 104 BCE. It holds a Tentative World Heritage Site status and ranks as one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 17 °C in January to 35 °C in July and August, while lows range from 11 °C in January and February to 24 °C in July and August. Rain is highest in January with 109 mm over about 8 days, while June, July, and August experience 0 mm to 1 mm of rain. Admission prices are ₪29 for adults and ₪15 for children.
The nearest airport is Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, located 50 km away, and the site is 22 km from East Jerusalem. Nearby points of interest include the Monastery of Saint George of Choziba at 12.0 km, Al-Maghtas at 13.6 km, Tell es-Sultan at 14.5 km, Hisham's Palace at 15.6 km, and the Judaean Desert at 15.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 109 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 109 | 98 | 59 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 47 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
