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The best time to visit Bethlehem

Month-by-month climate averages for Bethlehem, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Bethlehem is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Bethlehem is warmest in January (highs near 22°C) and coldest in August (lows around 5°C), with roughly 1861 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Bethlehem forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Bethlehem weather by month

what to expect in Bethlehem through the year

Here is Bethlehem's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Bethlehem by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
22°
15°
Warm
Mar
21°
12°
Mild
Apr
19°
12°
Mild
May
16°
10°
Mild
Jun
15°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
16°
Mild
Oct
17°
10°
Mild
Nov
19°
11°
Mild
Dec
22°
14°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Bethlehem?
The most comfortable time to visit Bethlehem is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Bethlehem?
January is the warmest month in Bethlehem, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Bethlehem?
August is the coldest month in Bethlehem, with lows around 5°C.
When is the rainy season in Bethlehem?
The wettest month in Bethlehem is usually January, out of roughly 1861 mm of precipitation across the year.

Bethlehem month by month