SeasonMapRamallah (West Bank) weather in December
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December in Ramallah: cool, rainy — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Ramallah · #674 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ramallah in December
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Ramallah climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 11 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.
Crowds in Ramallah 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.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ramallah'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 weatherRamallah's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
December coincides with The cold snaps.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ramallah in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The cold snaps
20 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyExtreme coldClosuresA Mediterranean depression can put snow on these hills once or twice a winter, and the steep streets and the roads out are closed for it. Heating in older buildings is an afterthought.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ramallah — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ramallah in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ramallah?
- December in Ramallah: cool, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ramallah on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Ramallah in December?
- In December, Ramallah averages a daily high of 14.9°C and a low of 7.9°C, with about 82.4 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ramallah in December?
- Ramallah has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in December.
Other months in Ramallah
Warmer or cooler than Ramallah in December
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.