🇿🇦 Weather in Bethlehem
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🌊 Sig. Wave Height
0.7 m
🌡️ Water Temp
23.0°C
〰️ Swell Height
m
🧭 Swell Direction
SSW
⏱️ Swell
Period 13.6s
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FAQ — Weather in Bethlehem
Common questions about this page — answers customized for the data shown above.
Bethlehem sits at approximately 28.2° south latitude, which generally produces a temperate or subtropical climate, with warm summers, mild winters and moderate seasonal variation. Local geography (coast vs. inland, altitude, prevailing winds) shapes the specific weather patterns shown in the forecast above.
Climatically, the best time to visit Bethlehem is generally April to June and September to November (Southern Hemisphere spring and autumn) — outside the extremes of summer heat and winter chill. Exact timing depends on what you're after — fewer crowds, specific events, lowest rainfall, or warmest weather. Check the forecast above before planning a short trip.
In the Southern Hemisphere, summer falls in December–February and winter in June–August — opposite to the Northern Hemisphere. Spring is September–November and autumn is March–May. Bethlehem follows this Northern/Southern Hemisphere pattern based on its latitude. See the sun page for exact daylight hours through the year.