Bet Leẖem HaGelilit Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Bet Leẖem HaGelilit, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 18°C (64°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 9°C (48°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Bet Leẖem HaGelilit receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 538 mm (21 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, January it receives high rainfall, averaging 121 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 2.2 mm (0.1 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bet Leẖem HaGelilit Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bet Leẖem HaGelilit. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C (61°F) in February to 27°C (81°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bet Leẖem HaGelilit.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year