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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 Ya‘ara, North District Israel, Israel. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Generally, Ya‘ara experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 729 mm (29 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.
Ya‘ara can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 159 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.1 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.
January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 174 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ya‘ara 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.
Ya‘ara's average annual precipitation is 729 mm (29 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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 Ya‘ara's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ya‘ara Climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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