Jerusalem District Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jerusalem District, Israel in December.

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Jerusalem Maale Hachamisha

Considering a trip to Jerusalem District, Israel this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Jerusalem District in December

Jerusalem District, Israel is a region in Israel. December in Jerusalem District generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Jerusalem.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maale Hachamisha with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Jerusalem with 58 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Jerusalem enjoys about 192 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Jerusalem District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jerusalem District - and find the best time to visit. (based on Jerusalem)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March21°C (70°F) April25°C (77°F) May30°C (86°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August35°C (95°F) September34°C (93°F) October30°C (86°F) November23°C (73°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jerusalem District in December

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

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 Jerusalem District

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

Temperature range in Jerusalem District (December)

Precipitation variation in Jerusalem District (December)

Jerusalem

In December Jerusalem generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
192 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
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Maale Hachamisha

In December Maale Hachamisha generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
192 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jerusalem District in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jerusalem 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Maale Hachamisha 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Jerusalem District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jerusalem District, Israel in December?

December in Jerusalem District, Israel brings very good weather. In Jerusalem, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Jerusalem District, Israel in December?

Average temperatures in Jerusalem District, Israel during December range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Jerusalem.

Does Jerusalem District, Israel get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Jerusalem District, Israel during December, with Jerusalem averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Jerusalem District, Israel?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Jerusalem, December might be a good time to visit Jerusalem District, Israel. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April and November offering mostly excellent weather in Jerusalem. On the other hand, the months of July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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