Bethlehem weather in December (Palestinian Territory)

Is December a good time to explore Bethlehem 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 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 192 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bethlehem.

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. On the other hand, January, February, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bethlehem climate page with graphs.

 

Bethlehem, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

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.