Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bethlehem Climate
Bethlehem is a city in South Africa (03) with a population of about 91,075. Its average annual temperature is 14.2°C (58°F), with roughly 733 mm of rain per year.
14.2°C
Avg Temp
733
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Bethlehem Climate
Bethlehem has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F) and receives about 733 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.2°C
Avg Temp
733
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 68° | 120 mm |
| February | 19° / 67° | 96 mm |
| March | 18° / 64° | 89 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 52 mm |
| May | 10° / 50° | 24 mm |
| June | 7° / 44° | 10 mm |
| July | 7° / 44° | 10 mm |
| August | 10° / 49° | 18 mm |
| September | 14° / 56° | 31 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 77 mm |
| November | 18° / 64° | 100 mm |
| December | 19° / 67° | 106 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bethlehem
The most comfortable months to visit Bethlehem are typically February, December and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 27°C high). The coldest is June (near -2°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bethlehem are typically February, December and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bethlehem, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C and about 733 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Bethlehem average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.