SeasonMapBethlehem (West Bank) weather in January
Palestine
January in Bethlehem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Bethlehem · #592 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bethlehem in January
No notes yet. Open Bethlehem on the map to add the first one.
Bethlehem climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bethlehem in January
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.
BusyGreek Orthodox Christmas, school holidays in 6 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 January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Greek Orthodox Christmas
6–7 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedThe second Christmas of the season, on 6 and 7 January, with its own procession into the same square. Quieter than the Latin one and far easier to get near the church. Source ↗
- Festival
Armenian Christmas
18–19 JanChristmas & New YearThe third and last Christmas, in the Armenian rite around 18 and 19 January. By the end of it the decorations have been up for a month and the town goes back to itself. 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.
Where is Bethlehem?
Bethlehem in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bethlehem?
- January in Bethlehem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Bethlehem on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Bethlehem in January?
- In January, Bethlehem averages a daily high of 13.3°C and a low of 7.5°C, with about 76.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bethlehem in January?
- Bethlehem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in January.
Other months in Bethlehem
Compare Bethlehem in January
Warmer or cooler than Bethlehem in January
Similar destinations in Middle East — January
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.