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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 79/100

Gaza in December

Good · 79/100Beach 48/100
High / low20° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation85 mm9 wet days
Sea21°surface temperature
31.50° N, 34.47° EElevation 38 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goGaza · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79December
Best timeMar–May
December: high / low20° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Gaza averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 85 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 25%.

Days are 4.6° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 2.1°. The sea averages 21°, pleasant for a swim.

December scores 79/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Gaza. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and May instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 16:41 local time, giving 10 h 07 min of daylight. Days shorten by 8 minutes over the month.

Why 79/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%37%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 48/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in December

Around Gaza this month

Ashkelon
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Ashkelon

Southern District · 21 km NE
20°Dec high
9wet days
79score
Ashkelon
Sderot
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Sderot

Southern District · 13 km E
20°Dec high
9wet days
79score
Sderot
ivTop of the table

Palestine's best in December

Where to go in December
Surif City
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Surif City

West Bank
18°Dec high
8wet days
79score
Surif City
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Jabālyā

Gaza Strip
20°Dec high
9wet days
79score
Jabālyā
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Bayt Lāhyā

Gaza Strip
20°Dec high
9wet days
79score
Bayt Lāhyā
Giv'at Ze'ev
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Giv'at Ze'ev

West Bank
15°Dec high
8wet days
67score
Giv'at Ze'ev
·Questions

Gaza in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Gaza?

December scores 79/100 for Gaza, which we rate as good. Average highs are 20°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Gaza in December?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 11°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Gaza in December?

Gaza receives about 85 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Gaza in December?

The sea averages 21°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.