Bethlehem weather in January (Palestinian Territory)

Looking to travel to Bethlehem in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Bethlehem generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Bethlehem in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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).

So, what should you wear in Bethlehem in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.