December · Jordan
Best time to visit Dead Sea in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dead Sea 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
4.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Dead Sea scores 4.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Dead Sea's hypersaline float and mineral mud sit far below sea level-pair with cooler months to avoid extreme heat. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December in Dead Sea — the hardest end of the year
December averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dead Sea in December?
- In December, Dead Sea averages 16°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Dead Sea?
- December earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dead Sea 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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