Galilee region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Galilee region, Israel in December.

🔎
Safed (Tzfat) Tiberias Nazareth Migdal

Planning a getaway to the Galilee region, Israel this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Galilee region in December

The Galilee region, Israel is a region in Israel. December in the Galilee region generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Tiberias.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Galilee region, Israel, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tiberias with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Safed (Tzfat) with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Tiberias enjoys approximately 208 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Galilee region by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best Places to Visit in the Galilee region in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Galilee region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Galilee region

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Galilee region, Israel?

Temperature range in the Galilee region (December)

Precipitation variation in the Galilee region (December)

Tiberias

In December Tiberias generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
208 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Tiberias →

Safed (Tzfat)

In December Safed (Tzfat) generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
208 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Safed (Tzfat) →

Nazareth

In December Nazareth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
208 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Nazareth →

Migdal

In December Migdal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
208 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Migdal →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Galilee region, in Israel.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Galilee region in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Safed (Tzfat) 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Tiberias 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Nazareth 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Migdal 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

The Galilee region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Galilee region, Israel in December?

the Galilee region, Israel typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Tiberias average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Galilee region, Israel in December?

In Tiberias, the average daytime high in December is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does the Galilee region, Israel get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Tiberias averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Galilee region, Israel.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Galilee region, Israel?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit the Galilee region, Israel with overall perfect weather in Tiberias. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Galilee region, Israel is in March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Tiberias. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Galilee region.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Israel? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Israel.

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.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

Hike the Israel National Trail

If you consider hiking the entire trail, then the best time of year for the trek is February to May. The weather is pretty mild at this time of the year.
Midburn: The Israeli version of Burning Man

Midburn is an amazing event held in a desert in southern Israel called Negev. Just like burning man, a temporary city is established in the middle of the desert every year.
Must visit in Israel →