SeasonMapIsrael in December
December is one of Israel's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 4 destinations average 80/100, led by Eilat at 90 — 19°C and 1 rainy day — while Jerusalem is cooler at 14°C and scores 77.
#10 of 12 months for Israel · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Israel in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eilat | Beach | 19°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 90 tier S | — |
| 2 | Haifa | City | 20°C | 125 mm · 10 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 3 | Jerusalem | City | 14°C | 54 mm · 9 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 4 | Tel Aviv | Beach | 18°C | 80 mm · 9 days | 75 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Israel in December
- Hanukkah · Jerusalem · 28 Nov – 30 Dec (usually)
- Christmas in Bethlehem · Jerusalem · 20 Dec – 8 Jan
- Holiday of Holidays · Haifa · 1–31 Dec (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Israel's 2 well-known places this month.