Average weather for Israel in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Israel with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Israel with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 13°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 13°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Israel is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In December, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Israel in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
21°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
24°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
19°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
138 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
9 days | 17 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Israel?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Israel. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2023, Israel reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Check out the climate of Israel for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Israel is based on weather data from Tel Aviv. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Israel to get the full picture of the climate.
Daily Temperature in December in Israel
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Israel, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Israel
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Israel, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 9 days of precipitation in Israel.
Daily UV index in December in Israel
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Israel, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Israel over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Israel, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Israel over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Israel, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for Israel
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Israel. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Israel by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Israel. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
