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Bethlehem weather in December (Palestinian Territory)

Is December a good time to explore Bethlehem, Palestinian Territory weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Bethlehem tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Anticipate monthly maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Bethlehem in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month enjoys around 192 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Average windspeed

Wind speeds average 5 m/s during December. At this speed, gentle to moderate breezes make small trees sway and the wind creates whitecaps on water bodies. Daily variations range from moderate winds to stronger breezes, creating excellent conditions for sailing, kite flying and wind sports.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, March, April, May, June, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Palestinian Territory, check out our Bethlehem's climate page.

Bethlehem, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 56% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Jerusalem, Israel (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Palestinian Territory in December

Find out more about the weather in Palestinian Territory and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Palestinian Territory, check out our Bethlehem's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bethlehem, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bethlehem.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Palestinian Territory? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Palestinian Territory. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.