Bethlehem weather in May (Palestinian Territory)

How is May weather typically in Bethlehem? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Bethlehem experiences perfect weather, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 30°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 17°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Bethlehem in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.4 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 332 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bethlehem.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Bethlehem. March, April, May, June, October and November typically offer 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 May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 9.4 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 35% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 332 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Palestinian Territory in May

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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.