North District Israel Weather in December

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

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Haifa Safed (Tzfat) Tiberias Rosh Pinna

Planning a trip to North District Israel, Israel this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in North District Israel in December

North District Israel, Israel is a region in Israel. December in North District Israel generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Neve Ativ at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Yavneʼel at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Yavneʼel and 4°C (39°F) in Neve Ativ.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eli Ad with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Liman with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Haifa gets approximately 208 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore North District Israel by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North District Israel — and find the best time to visit. (based on Haifa)

January17°C (63°F) February18°C (64°F) March20°C (68°F) April22°C (72°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October28°C (82°F) November24°C (75°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North District Israel in December

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

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 North District Israel

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

Temperature range in North District Israel (December)

Precipitation variation in North District Israel (December)

Haifa

In December Haifa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
208 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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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
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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
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Rosh Pinna

In December Rosh Pinna 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
61 mm (2.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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Had Nes

In December Had Nes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
208 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Haifa 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
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)
Rosh Pinna 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Had Nes 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Amirim 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

North District Israel weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

North District Israel, Israel typically experiences tolerable weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Haifa peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in December, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in North District Israel, Israel. Average rainfall in Haifa sits around 125 mm (4.9 in).

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

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit North District Israel, Israel with overall tolerable weather in Haifa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, October and November provide perfect weather in Haifa. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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