Climate Insights for Bethel

The climate in Bethel is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1137mm of precipitation falls per year. Bethel receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bethel is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Bethel experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Bethel has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Bethel is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1137mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 122mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 73mm. That's 49mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bethel receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 203cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 46cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Bethel is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Bethel, which began on December 21, 2026. Bethel is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -12°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Bethel is during Agosto, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 93mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while Gennaio is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bethel 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.