SeasonMapBethlehem (West Bank) weather in February
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February in Bethlehem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Bethlehem · #548 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bethlehem climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bethlehem in February
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.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 2 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.
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What's on in Bethlehem in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
18 Feb – 19 MarClosuresBethlehem is a mixed town and the fast changes its daytime rhythm: shops open late, and the hour before the evening meal empties the streets completely before they refill. 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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Bethlehem?
- February in Bethlehem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Bethlehem on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Bethlehem in February?
- In February, Bethlehem averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 8.2°C, with about 66.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bethlehem in February?
- Bethlehem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in February.
Other months in Bethlehem
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Similar destinations in Middle East — February
Within 300 km: Tel Aviv's Purim around 20 Feb – 25 Mar, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.