Bethlehem in December
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
10Rainy days (104 mm)
9:06 hDaylight
07:24Sunrise · 16:31 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -5°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 5°C | -4°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 9°C | 0°C | 103 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 16°C | 5°C | 99 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 93 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 27°C | 16°C | 104 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 93 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 24°C | 14°C | 107 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 18°C | 8°C | 106 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 84 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 5°C | -2°C | 104 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Bethlehem in December?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Bethlehem?
The best months are September, August, July, May.