December · Israel
Best time to visit Masada in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Masada in December
Average temperature 16°C, 24 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Masada scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Masada is a desert fortress plateau above the Dead Sea, famed for sunrise cable-car ascents and Herodian ruins. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December is one of the strongest months in Masada (4th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Masada at 8.6/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Masada in December?
- In December, Masada averages 16°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Masada?
- December earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Masada in December?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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