Middle East · December
Best time to visit Israel in December 🇮🇱
December in Israel is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Israel year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Israel are March, April, May, October, November. December is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Israel is like in December
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are most pleasant. Summer is hot, especially in the Dead Sea / Eilat.
Insider tip
Friday-Saturday Shabbat affects transport — plan around it.
Other countries also at their peak in December
Thailand in December
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
Philippines in December
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in December
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in December
Mekong country, cool dry winters.
UAE in December
Desert winters are magical; summers brutal.
Switzerland in December
Two seasons, both spectacular.