Israel in December

December is one of Israel's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 4 destinations average 79/100, led by Eilat at 89 — 21°C and 1 rainy day — while Jerusalem is cooler at 13°C and scores 77.

#11 of 12 months for Israel · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇮🇱 Israel, month by month

79/100 in December
  1. 77Jan
  2. 81Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 93Apr
  5. 92May
  6. 89Jun
  7. 83Jul
  8. 82Aug
  9. 87Sep
  10. 92Oct
  11. 90Nov
  12. 79Dec

Where in Israel in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1EilatBeach21°C6 mm · 1 day89 tier A—
2JerusalemCity13°C57 mm · 9 days77 tier B—
3HaifaCity18°C139 mm · 11 days76 tier B—
4Tel AvivBeach20°C94 mm · 10 days73 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)

Peak crowds at 1 of Israel's 2 well-known places this month.

Better months for Israel

April · 93/100May · 92/100October · 92/100Weakest: January · 77/100
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