Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah in Summer
In summer (June, July and August), Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah sees average daytime highs around 32°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 1 mm of rain over about 0 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the driest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 30°C in early June to 33°C by late August. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 99% of the time across summer, and the air most often feels humid.
Summer is Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah's weakest season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 32°C
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0 wet days
- Avg wind
- 9 km/h
- Travel score
- 5.3
- weakest season of the year
- Months
- Jun · Jul · Aug
Temperature in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah in Summer
Over the season highs climb from about 30°C in early June to 33°C by late August.
A typical summer day in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah reaches about 32°C and drops to 21°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is August, the coolest June.
How summer really feels in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah
Once humidity and wind are folded in, summer brings about 69 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in summer is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah weather by month
How the three summer months (June, July and August) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° / 7° | 45 | 7.9 | 10.2 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 16° / 8° | 39 | 7.6 | 10.9 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 20° / 10° | 28 | 5.7 | 11.8 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 24° / 13° | 11 | 2.6 | 12.7 | 8.6 |
| May | 28° / 16° | 6 | 1.5 | 13.6 | 7.7 |
| Jun | 31° / 19° | 1 | 0.2 | 14 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 33° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 13.8 | 5.0 |
| Aug | 33° / 22° | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 31° / 20° | 1 | 0.4 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 17° | 11 | 2.8 | 11.2 | 7.6 |
| Nov | 22° / 13° | 18 | 4.5 | 10.4 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 17° / 9° | 28 | 5.5 | 10 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in Summer
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 99% of the time across summer.
Chance of precipitation in Summer
Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah gets around 1 mm of rain over 0 wet days across summer. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Summer
Most of summer feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Summer
Winds average 9 km/h across summer.
Sunrise & sunset in Summer
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min in early June to 12 h 42 min by late August. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Summer
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across summer, about 7.6 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah
None of Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah's seasonal hazards peak in summer. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do.
Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah sees seasonal dust haze (May), heaviest in May.
Is summer a good time to visit Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah?
Our two travel scores rate summer for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
summer is a reasonable time to visit Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah in Summer
From summer's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In summer, Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah in Summer
The nearest coast averages about 27°C across summer — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 61 km away) is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 18°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 1 to Dec 27 — about 7.9 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 18 | Cool |
| Apr | 19 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 24 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 21 | Refreshing |
UV index in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah in Summer
Clear-sky midday UV across summer averages around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah peaks around June 19 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 13 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah in Summer
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where summer falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah is worst in December — around 70 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.0× the cleanest month (July, 35 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 68 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 36 | 41 | 48 | 64 | 70 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 58 | Unhealthy |
| May | 50 | Poor |
| Jun | 40 | Poor |
| Jul | 35 | Poor |
| Aug | 36 | Poor |
| Sep | 41 | Poor |
| Oct | 48 | Poor |
| Nov | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 70 | Unhealthy |
Where is Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah?
Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah sits at 31.4°N, 35.0°E, 651 m above sea level, in Palestinian Territory. The nearest listed city is As Samū‘, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 211 m around an average of 604 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 721 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,719 m.
The land around Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah is covered by grassland (46%) within 3 km, grassland (45%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (43%) within 80 km.
Palestinian Territory travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type C / H
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- GDP per capita
- $3,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 81%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2016
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 463
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah (31.4097°, 34.9733°, elevation 651 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.