Bethlehem weather in January (Palestinian Territory)

What weather conditions can you expect in Bethlehem this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Bethlehem generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Precipitation

Bethlehem in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 193 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bethlehem. March, April, May, June, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bethlehem, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Jerusalem, Israel (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Palestinian Territory in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.