Bethlehem Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Bethlehem can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C (95°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Bethlehem tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 330 mm (13 in) of rain per year. Bethlehem can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 74 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of precipitation 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s (10 knots) in October, November and December to 8 m/s (16 knots) in June, July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)