SeasonMapBethlehem (West Bank) weather in May
Palestine
May in Bethlehem: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Bethlehem · #109 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bethlehem climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 47% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bethlehem in May
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.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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).
Best weatherBethlehem's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bethlehem?
- May in Bethlehem: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Bethlehem on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Bethlehem in May?
- In May, Bethlehem averages a daily high of 27.8°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 8.7 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bethlehem in May?
- Bethlehem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in May.
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