Temperature in Israel in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Israel this December.

Israel, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 14°C (57°F) in Neve Ativ to 21°C (70°F) in H̱aẕeva. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in H̱aẕeva and 4°C (39°F) in Neve Ativ. During December, winter is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Israel in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Israel on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Israel temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Israel in December?

Expect daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Tel Aviv. That makes December a pleasant month for Israel.

How cold does it get at night in Israel in December?

After dark, Tel Aviv cools to about 11°C (52°F) on an average December night.

What is the warmest city in December in Israel?

According to our recent database analysis, H̱aẕeva is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 21°C (70°F) and rarely drops below 10°C (50°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in Israel?

According to our data, Neve Ativ holds the title for the coldest city in Israel in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 14°C (57°F) and drops to lows of about 4°C (39°F) during the night.

How much sun does Israel get in December?

Across Israel, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Tel Aviv (189 hours) to sunny in Eilat (217 hours).

What is the water temperature in December?

Across Israel, sea temperatures in December range from cool at 19°C (66°F) in Haifa to good at 22°C (72°F) in Eilat — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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