Our verdict
The best time to visit Bethlehem is September-November
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 34℃ (94℉) in Bethlehem. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 9℃ (49℉) around January.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Bethlehem, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. On average it rains the most days in December, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Bethlehem below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Bethlehem seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Bethlehem as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Bethlehem is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Bethlehem
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Bethlehem for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Bethlehem climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Bethlehem for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Bethlehem in January
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bethlehem in February
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bethlehem in March
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Bethlehem in April
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bethlehem in May
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 57%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bethlehem in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Bethlehem in July
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Bethlehem in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Bethlehem in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
Bethlehem in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 57%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Bethlehem in November
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bethlehem in December
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bethlehem in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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