Bethlehem weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was clear and 20°C (68°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Aug–Sep. Bethlehem sits 1629 m (5,345 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Aug–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Bethlehem weather
Is it raining in Bethlehem right now?
No. It’s clear and 20° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Bethlehem this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–30° and lows of 13–16°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Bethlehem lately?
In the past 7 days, Bethlehem had 1 rainy day and 2.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bethlehem?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Bethlehem weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bethlehem?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bethlehem is May, Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in June to 29°C (84°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Bethlehem?
December is the wettest month, with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Bethlehem?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 0°C (33°F).
Does Bethlehem have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 92 mm (3.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months