Jerusalem Weather in December

What's the weather like in Jerusalem (Jerusalem District) in December 2024?

The climate in Jerusalem during December can be summarized as mild and damp.

December is in the winter in Jerusalem and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Jerusalem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15°C 59°F
Nightly temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Average temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 111 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 20.7°C 69.3°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jerusalem with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Jerusalem

Jerusalem average temperature in December

December rainfall

Jerusalem average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Jerusalem average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Jerusalem in December 2024.

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Jerusalem weather stats

Jerusalem weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.8°C 85.6°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 13.5hrs
Coldest month: January 12.9°C 55.2°F
Wettest month: January 137mm 5.4ins
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