SeasonMapBethlehem (West Bank) weather in August
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August in Bethlehem: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Bethlehem · #570 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bethlehem climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 56% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bethlehem in August
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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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).
Fair weatherBethlehem's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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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 August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Bethlehem?
- August in Bethlehem: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Bethlehem on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Bethlehem in August?
- In August, Bethlehem averages a daily high of 31.8°C and a low of 21.7°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bethlehem in August?
- Bethlehem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in August.
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