Palestinian Territory Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Palestinian Territory in December.

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Bethlehem Ramallah Jericho Kalia

Planning a journey to Palestinian Territory this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Palestinian Territory in December

December in Palestinian Territory generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Bethlehem.

For a closer look at conditions across Palestinian Territory, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalia with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Ramallah with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Bethlehem sees close to 192 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Palestinian Territory in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Palestinian Territory

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Palestinian Territory?

Temperature range in Palestinian Territory (December)

Precipitation variation in Palestinian Territory (December)

Bethlehem

In December Bethlehem generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
192 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bethlehem →

Ramallah

In December Ramallah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
192 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ramallah →

Jericho

In December Jericho generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
192 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Jericho →

Kalia

In December Kalia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
192 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kalia →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Palestinian Territory in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bethlehem 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Ramallah 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Jericho 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Kalia 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Palestinian Territory weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Palestinian Territory in December?

In December, Palestinian Territory generally has pleasant weather conditions. Bethlehem sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Palestinian Territory in December?

Bethlehem averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Palestinian Territory get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Bethlehem averages just 52 mm (2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Palestinian Territory.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Palestinian Territory?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bethlehem, December might be a good time to visit Palestinian Territory. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Palestinian Territory is in March, April and November with generally perfect weather in Bethlehem. On the other hand, the weather in July, August and September tend to be poor.

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