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Bethlehem Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 7°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Jerusalem, Israel (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Jerusalem, Israel (6 KM, 4 Miles).

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bethlehem?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bethlehem?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bethlehem?
    January tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bethlehem?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bethlehem?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 384 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bethlehem

    Wed   Dec 11
    20°C | 12°C
    N 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    17°C | 10°C
    W 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    15°C | 9°C
    NW 14 km/h
    1 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain