Early winter · Weather & things to do
Dead Sea in December
Dead Sea cools off: highs slip to 69°F (21°C), from 78°F in November, with lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain.
At 95/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (33 mm)
- Humidity
- 59%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What December feels like
Highs near 69°F (21°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 51°F (10°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (33 mm) for the month.
Plan around December
December is one of Dead Sea's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 4.8 in (122 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 56 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in November to 95/100.
- Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Dead Sea in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Haret Jdoudna
Madaba restaurant in a restored Ottoman courtyard serving mezze and grills.
Bethany Beyond the Jordan
UNESCO site of Jesus' baptism on the Jordan River, with church ruins and a guided walk.
Wadi Mujib Siq Trail
Wade and scramble up a sandstone gorge to a waterfall in the Mujib reserve.
Why now December scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Madaba Mosaic Map
6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land on the floor of St. George's Church.
Panorama Dead Sea Complex
Cliff-top viewpoint and small museum above the Dead Sea.
Why now Highs near 69°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in December
- Amman in December~25 mi · highs 58°F, 2.0 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Petra & Wadi Musa in December~96 mi · highs 60°F, 1.0 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in December~148 mi · highs 62°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, drier
- Cairo & Giza in December~283 mi · highs 69°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~185 m to Dead Sea's ~0 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Dead Sea in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Dead Sea?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain. Our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so December is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Dead Sea in December?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Dead Sea in December?
Not much: about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 7.4 in (189 mm).
What should I pack for Dead Sea in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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