Jerusalem weather in December
December in Jerusalem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Jerusalem · #187 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Jerusalem climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 73 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Jerusalem in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Jerusalem?
- December in Jerusalem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Jerusalem on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Jerusalem in December?
- In December, Jerusalem averages a daily high of 15.8°C and a low of 7.9°C, with about 53.9 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jerusalem in December?
- Jerusalem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in December.