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.
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in ‘En Yahav, South District Israel, Israel. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
‘En Yahav sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 61 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall per year.
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, January receives substantial rainfall, averaging 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, June brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm (0 in) over 0 rainy days.
January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our ‘En Yahav Temperature page.
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Israel. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
‘En Yahav's average annual precipitation is 61 mm (2.4 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
For more detailed information about ‘En Yahav's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our ‘En Yahav Climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall
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