December · Israel
Best time to visit Jerusalem in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jerusalem in December
Average temperature 12°C, 25 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Jerusalem scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jerusalem packs four quarters inside Ottoman walls, with the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Dome of the Rock within a few minutes of each other.
December is one of the strongest months in Jerusalem (6th)
December averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 daylight hours.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Jerusalem (6th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jerusalem in December?
- In December, Jerusalem averages 12°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Jerusalem?
- December earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jerusalem in December?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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