Jerusalem weather in December (Jerusalem District, Israel)

Planning a trip to Jerusalem in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Jerusalem typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Jerusalem in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, May, June, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jerusalem climate page with graphs.

 

Jerusalem, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Israel in December

Find out more about the weather in Israel in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Jerusalem in December?

For visitors traveling to Jerusalem, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Jerusalem.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Israel? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Israel. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.