Climate Insights for Bethlehem

The climate in Bethlehem is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,587 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bethlehem receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bethlehem is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Bethlehem is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 62.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Bethlehem receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bethlehem is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Bethlehem sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Bethlehem sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 44°F to 73°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 66°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 50°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Bethlehem is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,587 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 165 mm of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 107 mm. That's 58 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Bethlehem is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 4.2 in. That's 2.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Bethlehem is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bethlehem is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bethlehem based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bethlehem based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.