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Weather

The weather in June is warm. Daytime temperatures are usually above 25 C, while the evenings are relatively cool.

Remember to bring a light outer garment for the evenings, and also sunscreen and hats.

More information and weather updates may be found on the Israel meteorological service website.

Rate of Exchange

The rate of exchange varies between $ = 3.7 to 4.0 NIS; Euro = 4.8 to 5.0 NIS; British Pound = 5.5 to 6.3 NIS.

There are ATM’s at the airport, and also one on Technion campus. There are, of course, ATM’s in the various shopping areas of Haifa.

Directions to Technion

There is  a train service from the airport to Haifa.  Sunday through Thursday, between 05:00 and 23:00 the trains run about every half hour, between 23:00 and 5:00 every hour. Fridays they run only in the morning, and Saturdays only in the late evening.
Check the train schedule at the Israel Railways Web Site. The most convenient station for Technion is “Hof HaCarmel”, from where you can take a bus (NO. 11) or a taxi.

Get directions to the Technion, or If you’re driving to our campus, use the box below to get directions via Google Maps

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