Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Israel in December
In December, average daytime highs across the 18 cities listed in Israel range from 14.4°C in Jerusalem to 19.4°C in Rosh Ha‘Ayin. Monthly rainfall ranges from 16 mm in Beersheba to 119 mm in Haifa.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
December in Israel
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 14.4°C6.5°C | 6.5°C | 54 | 8.0 |
| Tel Aviv | 18.5°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 86 | 9.4 |
| Haifa | 17.9°C12.6°C | 12.6°C | 119 | 10.2 |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 18.3°C11.9°C | 11.9°C | 86 | 9.4 |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 18.9°C11.5°C | 11.5°C | 52 | 8.3 |
| Netanya | 19.0°C11.3°C | 11.3°C | 93 | 9.7 |
| Ashdod | 18.1°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 44 | 6.6 |
| Beersheba | 17.9°C9.1°C | 9.1°C | 16 | 4.3 |
| Reẖovot | 18.4°C11.9°C | 11.9°C | 86 | 9.4 |
| Ashkelon | 18.0°C11.6°C | 11.6°C | 102 | 9.8 |
| Bet Shemesh | 18.5°C10.5°C | 10.5°C | 32 | 6.2 |
| Kfar Saba | 18.8°C11.6°C | 11.6°C | 58 | 8.7 |
| Herzliya | 18.5°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 93 | 9.7 |
| Hadera | 19.2°C11.5°C | 11.5°C | 60 | 8.8 |
| Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut | 18.2°C10.0°C | 10.0°C | 52 | 8.3 |
| Nazareth | 16.3°C7.7°C | 7.7°C | 91 | 9.6 |
| Lod | 19.1°C11.5°C | 11.5°C | 52 | 8.3 |
| Rosh Ha‘Ayin | 19.4°C11.4°C | 11.4°C | 52 | 8.3 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.