Bethlehem has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and cold
winters. Winter temperatures (mid-December to mid-March) can be cold and rainy.
January is the coldest month, with temperatures ranging from
1 to 13 degree Celsius (33–55 °F). From May through
September, the weather is warm and sunny. August is the hottest month, with a
high of 30 degrees Celsius (81 °F). Bethlehem receives an average of 700
millimeters (28 in) of rainfall annually, 70% between November and January.
Bethlehem's average annual relative humidity is 60% and reaches its highest
rates between
