Battir
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Battir month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Battir are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and January the wettest (about 82 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.4 | 6.1 | 82 | 8.5 |
| February | 14.5 | 6.4 | 71 | 8.7 |
| March | 17.7 | 8.0 | 61 | 10.0 |
| April | 22.8 | 11.1 | 24 | 11.7 |
| May | 27.1 | 14.6 | 14 | 12.6 |
| June | 29.9 | 17.1 | 2 | 13.3 |
| July | 31.8 | 19.2 | 0 | 13.3 |
| August | 31.9 | 19.3 | 1 | 12.7 |
| September | 30.3 | 18.0 | 3 | 11.5 |
| October | 26.7 | 15.8 | 13 | 10.6 |
| November | 21.3 | 12.7 | 36 | 9.3 |
| December | 16.1 | 8.7 | 58 | 8.2 |
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People and places shaping Battir
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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026Past and future events in Battir
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Previously
- Israeli High Court ruling on the separation barrier route
In May 2013 the court required the Defense Ministry to justify the barrier plan that would cut Battir's 2,000‑year‑old irrigation system
- UNESCO World Heritage inscription
Battir – Land of Olives and Vines was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2014
- Israeli Supreme Court rejection of barrier construction
In January 2015 the court rejected the IDF request to build the separation barrier through Battir
- Approval of new Israeli settlement near Battir
In 2024 Israel approved a settlement on the UNESCO‑listed site, criticized by Peace Now for threatening Battir's terraces
- Battir lawsuit against Israeli Defense Ministry
In 2007 the village sued to stop the planned route of the West Bank barrier that would damage its ancient irrigation system
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01 · OverviewBattir, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Battir took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Battir
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Battir
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Battir
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Battir
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Battir
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Battir
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Frequently Asked Questions about Battir
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01 · Q&AWhere is Battir located and what are its coordinates?
Battir is situated in Palestinian Territory at geographic coordinates 31.7000, 35.1167 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Battir?
Battir has a recorded population of approximately 56,746 and observes the Asia/Jerusalem time zone (ILS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Battir?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Battir include ar-PS, and the circulating currency is ILS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Battir?
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