Bethlehem Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Bethlehem can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Bethlehem can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Bethlehem tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 330 mm of rain per year. Bethlehem can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 74 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.4 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bethlehem Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Bethlehem can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Bethlehem.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 61%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s in October, November and December to 8 m/s in June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Bethlehem in Palestinian Territory
During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 384 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
