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Holy Land Practical Information
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Weather
Today's forecast in the Holy Land
There are two basic seasons in the Holy Land, the dry summer and the sometimes rainy winter.
The dry season extends, in general, from April until October. The daylight lasts longer, giving us additional time to tour. Because of temperature inversion, the visibility is not as good as in the winter, and in April-May there are sometimes sultry days. Yet the consistently clear blue skies make the beginning or end of this season (April - June, September - October) an excellent choice. In July and August the temperatures can go over 30 degrees Centigrade (more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit). During these two months one should avoid long hikes in the desert. Buses and hotel rooms are air-conditioned, of course, and most of the sites offer plenty of shade. Because of the longer days, one can often include time for a swim in one of our four seas (or in the pool). A hat is a must in the summer... and plenty of sunscreen.
The winter has its own advantages. The visibility is often sterling, the air invigorating. The flowers are marvelous (especially in February and March). Bring a coat and hat: we shall often want to stand for long stretches on hills to take in panoramas and read the relevant Bible passages. There is of course the risk of rain. (January has of late been our rainiest month.) An average storm, charging eastward across the Mediterranean, lasts about three days. There are often dry spells within the stormy days, however.
The best course, if one comes in winter, is not to overcrowd the program. In case of rain, one can then shift plans in order not to miss anything essential.
Number of rain-days per month and other information
(This link takes you to the Statistical Abstract of Israel. Scroll down its page for information on the topic you desire.)
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