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Weather in December in Israel

Considering a trip to Israel this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Israel in December?

December in Israel generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Neve Ativ at 14°C to pleasant in H̱aẕeva at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in H̱aẕeva and 4°C in Neve Ativ.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Eilat with an average of 4.5 mm to high rainfall in Liman with 146 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 189 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tel Aviv. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Israel for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Israel climate page.

Where to go in Israel in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Israel on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Israel?

Tel Aviv

In December Tel Aviv generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Tel Aviv
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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24°C 
15°C 
234 hours 
41 mm 
5 days 
20°C 
11°C 
189 hours 
70 mm 
10 days 
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18°C 
10°C 
192 hours 
85 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Tel Aviv

Jerusalem

In December Jerusalem generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Jerusalem
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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23°C 
13°C 
228 hours 
41 mm 
5 days 
18°C 
9°C 
192 hours 
58 mm 
9 days 
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16°C 
7°C 
193 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Jerusalem

Eilat

In December Eilat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Eilat
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25°C 
13°C 
246 hours 
2.5 mm 
a single day 
21°C 
9°C 
217 hours 
4.5 mm 
2 days 
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19°C 
8°C 
229 hours 
11 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Eilat

Haifa

In December Haifa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Haifa
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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24°C 
17°C 
249 hours 
70 mm 
6 days 
19°C 
13°C 
208 hours 
125 mm 
12 days 
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17°C 
11°C 
174 hours 
143 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Haifa

Bat Yam

In December Bat Yam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bat Yam
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
25°C 
17°C 
234 hours 
51 mm 
5 days 
20°C 
14°C 
189 hours 
92 mm 
10 days 
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18°C 
12°C 
192 hours 
103 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Bat Yam

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Israel.

Is December the best time to visit Israel?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Israel with overall perfect weather in Tel Aviv. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Tel Aviv.

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