Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Beirut | Jerusalem | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F)▲ | 15°C (59°F) | Beirut |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F)▲ | 6°C (43°F) | Beirut |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 7 days▲ | Jerusalem |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 108 mm | 80 mm▲ | Jerusalem |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 1h/day | Beirut |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 65%▲ | Jerusalem |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 13 km/h▲ | 15 km/h | Beirut |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Jerusalem edges ahead as the better destination in December. Jerusalem offers 1 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Beirut sees 8 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Beirut sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Jerusalem is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Jerusalem is the stronger choice in December. Beirut receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Beirut reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Jerusalem averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Beirut receives approximately 108 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Jerusalem sees 80 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Jerusalem the drier option by 4 rain days and 28 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Beirut averages 70% while Jerusalem sits at 65%. Beirut will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 18°C, lows of 10°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Beirut | Jerusalem | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 13d | 16°C | 6d |
| Feb | 16°C | 11d | 19°C | 5d |
| Mar | 19°C | 10d | 22°C | 4d |
| Apr | 22°C | 7d | 26°C | 2d |
| May | 26°C | 4d | 28°C | 1d |
| Jun | 29°C | 1d | 29°C | 1d |
| Jul | 31°C | 0d | 28°C | 1d |
| Aug | 31°C | 0d | 26°C | 2d |
| Sep | 30°C | 1d | 22°C | 4d |
| Oct | 27°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 22°C | 8d | 16°C | 6d |
| Dec | 18°C | 11d | 15°C | 7d |
Beirut Weather in December
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