SeasonMapJericho weather in December
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December in Jericho: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Jericho · #253 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jericho in December
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Jericho climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 88 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jericho 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.
BusyThe winter escape, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jericho'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 weatherJericho's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Jericho in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The winter escape
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyWinter-sun seasonCrowdedThis is the lowest town on earth and it is where Jerusalem and Ramallah come to sit outside in January. Weekends bring picnicking families out to the springs and the orange stalls on the road in.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jericho — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jericho in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Jericho?
- December in Jericho: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Jericho on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Jericho in December?
- In December, Jericho averages a daily high of 20.6°C and a low of 12.4°C, with about 24.7 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jericho in December?
- Jericho has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 88 in December.
Other months in Jericho
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Similar destinations in Middle East — December
Within 300 km: Bethlehem's Latin Christmas on 24–25 Dec, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.