Bethlehem in May

7.5out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
11Rainy days (93 mm)
14:16 hDaylight
05:50Sunrise · 20:06 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 22°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° -5° J 5° -4° F 9° 0° M 16° 5° A 22° 11° M 27° 16° J 29° 19° J 28° 18° A 24° 14° S 18° 8° O 11° 2° N 5° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-5°C91 mm 10– – 4.2
February 5°C-4°C78 mm 9– – 4.7
March 9°C0°C103 mm 10– – 5.4
April 16°C5°C99 mm 11– – 6.6
May 22°C11°C93 mm 11– – 7.5
June 27°C16°C104 mm 11– – 7.5
July 29°C19°C91 mm 10– – 7.6
August 28°C18°C93 mm 10– – 7.7
September 24°C14°C107 mm 9– – 7.8
October 18°C8°C106 mm 9– – 7.1
November 11°C2°C84 mm 9– – 6.1
December 5°C-2°C104 mm 10– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Bethlehem in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Bethlehem?

The best months are September, August, July, May.