SeasonMapBethlehem (West Bank) weather in March
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March in Bethlehem: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Bethlehem · #278 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bethlehem climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bethlehem in March
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.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Holy Week and Easter, 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).
Fair 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 March
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 ↗
- 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Bethlehem?
- March in Bethlehem: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Bethlehem on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Bethlehem in March?
- In March, Bethlehem averages a daily high of 18°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 45.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bethlehem in March?
- Bethlehem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in March.
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Similar destinations in Middle East — March
Within 300 km: Tel Aviv's Purim around 20 Feb – 25 Mar, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.