Palestine Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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State of Palestine Essentials

Explore the spiritual and archaeological heritage of the State of Palestine, from the UNESCO-listed Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to the ancient desert monasteries of Wadi Qelt. The list features Hisham’s Palace and Tell as-Sultan in Jericho, one of the world's oldest inhabited cities, alongside the Herodium fortress and the historic Old Town of Hebron. Modern history and culture are represented by the Yasser Arafat and Mahmoud Darwish museums in Ramallah, offering a comprehensive look at the region's deep historical layers.

14 places

Public domain

Ancient Heritage & Tombs

This collection spans millennia of history across the Holy Land, featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites and sacred landmarks. Explore Tell as-Sultan, the ancient settlement of Jericho, and the desert fortress of Herodion built by King Herod the Great. The list includes the baptismal site at Bethany beyond the Jordan, the world’s largest Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives, and early Islamic architecture at Qasr Hisham. Significant burial sites range from the traditional Tomb of the Virgin Mary to the contemporary mausoleum of Yasser Arafat.

9 places

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

14°–21° · varies by region
7° at night
9–11 rainy days · varies by region
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
19°C · cool for a dip
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good

15°–23° · varies by region
7° at night
8–9 rainy days · varies by region
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

18°–26° · varies by region
9° at night
5–7 rainy days · varies by region
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

22°–32° · varies by region
12° at night
2–4 rainy days · varies by region
21 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
19°C · cool for a dip
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Good

26°–37° · varies by region
16° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
21°C · cool for a dip
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Fair

29°–40° · varies by region
19° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

31°–43° · varies by region
21° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

32°–42° · varies by region
22° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Fair

30°–40° · varies by region
20° at night
0–1 rainy days · varies by region
28 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good

27°–36° · varies by region
18° at night
2–4 rainy days · varies by region
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 6 · high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great

22°–29° · varies by region
13° at night
5–6 rainy days · varies by region
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
24°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great

16°–24° · varies by region
9° at night
7–9 rainy days · varies by region
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
21°C · cool for a dip
UV index 3 · moderate

This destination spans several climate zones, so these figures are a range across the region rather than exact values. Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025