December is cooler and wetter, particularly in northern and central regions; occasional storms occur. Cities are lively with seasonal events and indoor cultural offerings during the cooler evenings.
Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Average temperature across Israel in December.
Tel Aviv, Haifa, Acre
Transition months can be pleasant and variable, and November’s earlier rains remind you to check forecasts before beach trips or coastal hikes. Tel Aviv’s cultural calendar is lively in autumn and spring, offering a good balance of weather and activities; always have a compact umbrella and versatile layers when traveling off-peak.
Safed, Tiberias, Mount Hermon
December returns to a cooler, wetter pattern with a realistic possibility of snow on Mount Hermon and frosty mornings in Safed, while Tiberias sits milder by the Sea of Galilee. The dramatic winter waterfalls and green hills are a trade-off for colder weather; the ski season’s variability means checking conditions before visiting Hermon. Pack proper winter boots, warm clothing and be prepared for occasional travel delays from storms.
Judean Hills, Bethlehem
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Jericho, Masada, Dead Sea shoreline
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Beersheba, Ramon Crater, Eilat, Mitzpe Ramon
description”:”The Negev and Eilat cover Israel’s arid south, from broad desert plains and the Ramon Crater to the Red Sea resort of Eilat. Winters are mild and great for trekking and birding, springs bring short-lived blooms after rains, and summers are intensely hot inland while Eilat remains the year-round dive hub. Travel in summer requires timing activities for early morning or late afternoon and carrying ample water.”
Holiday observed in December (dates vary by Hebrew calendar) with public celebrations and menorah lightings in many cities.
See how December compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.