Hike the Israel National Trail
If you consider hiking the entire trail, then the best time of year for the trek is February to May. The weather is pretty mild at this time of the year.
Ma'ale Gamla in North District Israel, Israel sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 16°C (61°F) in January and 34°C (93°F) in August, averaging 26°C (79°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
The climate in Ma'ale Gamla is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 21°C (70°F) in August to 6°C (43°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ma'ale Gamla by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 378 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Israel. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Ma'ale Gamla's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Ma'ale Gamla, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and humidity around 67%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 34°C (93°F) with 81% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Ma'ale Gamla's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Ma'ale Gamla climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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