Jerusalem weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Jerusalem: highs of 18°C (65°F) and about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 9°C (48°F) and cloud cover 44% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 16°C (60°F) and 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Jerusalem?
least pleasant month Weather score 72/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Jerusalem. For better conditions, consider Apr–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in December?
Some rain is normal: about 83 mm (3.3 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Jerusalem in December?
Days average 18°C (65°F) and nights 9°C (48°F).
Jerusalem weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (60°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 88 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| February | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 62 mm | 50% | least pleasant |
| March | 20°C (69°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 37 mm | 44% | fair |
| April | 24°C (75°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 21 mm | 40% | best |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 5 mm | 32% | best |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 1 mm | 12% | best |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 1 mm | 10% | best |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm | 11% | best |
| September | 31°C (89°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 2 mm | 14% | best |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 14 mm | 26% | best |
| November | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 46 mm | 36% | fair |
| December | 18°C (65°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm | 44% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months