SeasonMapBethlehem (West Bank) weather in December
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December in Bethlehem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Bethlehem · #535 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bethlehem climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 73 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bethlehem in December
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.
BusyLatin Christmas, school holidays in 5 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).
Toughest weatherBethlehem's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bethlehem in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Latin Christmas
24–25 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe patriarch's procession into Manger Square on the 24th and midnight mass in the Church of the Nativity, which is ticketed. The square is full from mid-afternoon and rooms go months ahead. 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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Bethlehem?
- December in Bethlehem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bethlehem on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Bethlehem in December?
- In December, Bethlehem averages a daily high of 15.6°C and a low of 9.8°C, with about 57.1 mm of rain over roughly 8.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bethlehem in December?
- Bethlehem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in December.
Other months in Bethlehem
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Similar destinations in Middle East — December
Within 300 km: Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Wadi Rum's Dark-sky nights around 1 Sep – 30 Apr.