SeasonMapBethlehem (West Bank) weather in April
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April in Bethlehem: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Bethlehem · #7 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bethlehem climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 20 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 55% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bethlehem in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyHoly Week and Easter, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bethlehem's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherBethlehem's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
April includes Holy Week and Easter.
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What's on in Bethlehem in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Holy Week and Easter
29 Mar – 12 AprEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedBook earlyPalm Sunday to Easter, with the Western and Eastern dates usually a week or so apart and pilgrims walking the road from Jerusalem for both. The busiest fortnight after Christmas. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bethlehem — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Bethlehem in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Bethlehem?
- April in Bethlehem: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Bethlehem on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Bethlehem in April?
- In April, Bethlehem averages a daily high of 23.8°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 20.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bethlehem in April?
- Bethlehem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in April.
Other months in Bethlehem
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Similar destinations in Middle East — April
Within 300 km: Dead Sea's Wadi Mujib water trails open on 1 Apr – 31 Oct, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.