AI-generatedNablus at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,910 h
- Rain a year
- 439 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 569 m
Climate in Nablus
Nablus has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year, Nablus is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:26–07:14 · evening 17:35–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:26 · evening 18:23–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Nablus in October?
In October, Nablus is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nablus.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:41 – 18:08
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Hebron
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Nablus
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Nablus, 61 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Nablus
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Nablus: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nablus has about 5 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nablus
How breezy and how cloudy Nablus is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nablus typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Nablus: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Nablus
How often the day gets hot in Nablus (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Nablus has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nablus
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 24 days a year, mostly in August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 49 | 14° | 5° | 5.4 h | 12 | 101 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 15° | 5° | 5.7 h | 10 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 18° | 7° | 6.9 h | 8 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 23° | 10° | 8.4 h | 4 | 27 |
| MayMay | 94 | 28° | 14° | 9.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 31° | 17° | 10.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 34° | 20° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 34° | 21° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 32° | 19° | 8.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 27° | 16° | 7.0 h | 5 | 23 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 21° | 11° | 6.1 h | 7 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 16° | 7° | 5.2 h | 9 | 75 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
32.22° N, 35.25° E · 569 m · Asia/Hebron
Best time to visit Nablus
The best time to visit Nablus is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to December. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 101 mm of precipitation.
Nablus through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nablus in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Nablus in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–34 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Nablus in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Nablus in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 14–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
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Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nablus
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April has the better holiday weather in Nablus: score 98 against 91. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 91 | 98better |
| Day high | 27° | 23° |
| Night low | 16° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 23 mm | 27 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jan
12 or more rainy days
Nablus month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
49January14° · 5 h
In January, Nablus is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in January59February15° · 6 h
In February, Nablus is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in February84March18° · 7 h
In March, Nablus is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in March98April23° · 8 h
In April, Nablus is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in April94May28° · 10 h
In May, Nablus is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in May73June31° · 11 h
In June, Nablus is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in June59July34° · 11 h
In July, Nablus is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in July58August34° · 10 h
In August, Nablus is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in August71September32° · 9 h
In September, Nablus is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in September91October27° · 7 h
In October, Nablus is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in October84November21° · 6 h
In November, Nablus is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Nablus.
Nablus in November65December16° · 5 h
In December, Nablus is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Nablus.
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Nablus vs. Ramallah
In October the holiday weather in Nablus and Ramallah is about equally good (score 91 vs. 94). During the day Ramallah is 1 °C cooler than Nablus.
| in October | Nablus | Ramallah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 91 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Nablus in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nablus has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 91
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 50 min
- Distance
- 3,590 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Nablus
When is the best time to visit Nablus?
The best time to visit Nablus is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nablus?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Nablus?
The wettest month is January with 101 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nablus get?
Nablus gets around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Nablus in?
Nablus uses the time zone Asia/Hebron: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nablus?
A nonstop flight from London to Nablus takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,590 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nablus?
Nablus has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 58, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 57.
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