Israel weather in December
Israel in December averages 14°C (58°F) and 43 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Israel, December is the third coldest and the second wettest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
9–20°C · 47–68°F
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Israel like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Israel in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (47°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Israel is 4.4°C cooler than November and 24 mm wetter than it, which averages 19°C (65°F).
December in Israel is 1.7°C warmer than January and 14 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Israel in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 9 minutes in Israel, rising about 06:31 and setting about 16:40 local time.
No month in Israel has less daylight than December.
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Israel weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 57 mm |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | 37 mm |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 22 mm |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 6 mm |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 3 mm |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 0 mm |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 0 mm |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 0 mm |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 9 mm |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 19 mm |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 43 mm |
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FAQs about Israel in December
December climate averages for Israel, 1991–2020.
Israel averages 14°C (58°F) in December, ranging from about 9°C (47°F) at night to 20°C (68°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 43 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 14°C (58°F) against 13°C (55°F) in January — 1.7°C warmer.
December is 4.4°C cooler than November, and 24 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to July; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 9 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Israel.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:31 and sunset about 16:40 local time. Both shift across the month.
