Climate Insights for Bethlehem

The climate in Bethlehem is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 188mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 32mm of rainfall. 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: July, June, August. The coldest months are April, May, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Bethlehem vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. April is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Bethlehem is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 188mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 32mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 32mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Bethlehem is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 2km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Bethlehem, which began on June 21, 2026. Bethlehem is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in July at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near 5°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The best time to visit Bethlehem is during January, February, March, May and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while April is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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.