Jerusalem weather in December
Jerusalem in December averages 16°C (60°F) and 24 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Jerusalem, December is the third coldest and the fourth wettest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (60°F)
11–21°C · 51–70°F
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (51°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Jerusalem is 4.2°C cooler than November and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
December in Jerusalem is 2.1°C warmer than January and 15 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
Daylight in Jerusalem in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 5 minutes in Jerusalem, rising about 06:31 and setting about 16:37 local time.
No month in Jerusalem has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Jerusalem
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Jerusalem
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Jerusalem 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 | 14°C / 57°F | 39 mm |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 34 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 28 mm |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 3 mm |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 0 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 4 mm |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 14 mm |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 24 mm |
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FAQs about Jerusalem in December
December climate averages for Jerusalem, 1991–2020.
Jerusalem averages 16°C (60°F) in December, ranging from about 11°C (51°F) at night to 21°C (70°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 24 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 16°C (60°F) against 14°C (57°F) in January — 2.1°C warmer.
December is 4.2°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to June; 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 5 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Jerusalem.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:31 and sunset about 16:37 local time. Both shift across the month.
