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, Palestine. 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
12°C 137mm 6.5hrs 11.2hrs

Bethlehem's weather in January is typically cool and wet in nature.

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.

January is in the winter in Bethlehem and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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February

Bethlehem February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 111mm 7.3hrs 11.9hrs

February in Bethlehem is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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.

February is in the winter in Bethlehem and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd 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 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Bethlehem March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 88mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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.

March is in the spring in Bethlehem and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Bethlehem April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 28mm 9.5hrs 13.8hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Bethlehem and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 28mm 1.1 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Bethlehem May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 3mm 11.6hrs 14.6hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Bethlehem and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Bethlehem June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 0mm 13.5hrs 11.2hrs

Bethlehem's weather in June is typically warm and arid in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Bethlehem and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Bethlehem July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 0mm 13.5hrs 11.9hrs

July in Bethlehem is generally arid with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Bethlehem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Bethlehem August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 0mm 12.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bethlehem is characteristically hot and arid.

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

August is in the summer in Bethlehem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bethlehem weather in August »

September

Bethlehem September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 1mm 11.4hrs 13.8hrs

Bethlehem's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Bethlehem and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Bethlehem October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 19mm 9.7hrs 14.6hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Bethlehem and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 19mm 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Bethlehem November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 60mm 8.3hrs 11.2hrs

November in Bethlehem is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Bethlehem and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bethlehem with around 60mm 2.4 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Bethlehem December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 111mm 6.5hrs 11.9hrs

December in Bethlehem is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

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.

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

On average December is the wettest 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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Bethlehem weather stats

Bethlehem 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
Warmest sea: August 28.2°C 82.8°F
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