When is the best time to go to Bethlehem

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bethlehem, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bethlehem weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bethlehem are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bethlehem January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 111mm 9.1hrs 14.6hrs

The climate in Bethlehem during January can be summarized as warm and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bethlehem for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Bethlehem and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bethlehem February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 90mm 8.8hrs 13.9hrs

February in Bethlehem is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bethlehem.

February is in the summer in Bethlehem and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Bethlehem March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 84mm 8.5hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Bethlehem is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bethlehem for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Bethlehem and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Bethlehem April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 49mm 8.6hrs 12.2hrs

Bethlehem's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bethlehem, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Bethlehem and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Bethlehem May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 21mm 9.2hrs 11.6hrs

May is a dry month in Bethlehem and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bethlehem, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Bethlehem and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Bethlehem June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 10mm 9.2hrs 14.6hrs

Cool and dry weather often prevails in Bethlehem during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bethlehem, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Bethlehem and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Bethlehem July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 9mm 9.7hrs 13.9hrs

July in Bethlehem is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bethlehem, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Bethlehem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Bethlehem August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 22mm 10.4hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Bethlehem is characteristically cool and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bethlehem, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Bethlehem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Bethlehem September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 35mm 9.7hrs 12.2hrs

Bethlehem's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bethlehem, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Bethlehem and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Bethlehem October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 75mm 9hrs 11.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Bethlehem and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bethlehem for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Bethlehem and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Bethlehem November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 95mm 9.2hrs 14.6hrs

The climate in Bethlehem during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bethlehem for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Bethlehem and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Bethlehem December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 96mm 9.4hrs 13.9hrs

December in Bethlehem is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bethlehem.

December is in the summer in Bethlehem and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Bethlehem weather stats

Bethlehem weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.6°C 79.9°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 10.4hrs
Coldest month: June 15.3°C 59.5°F
Wettest month: January 111mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: February 25°C 77°F
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