Is Bethlehem safe? West Bank travel risk
Is Bethlehem safe right now? Checked 21 October 2026
Bethlehem scores 60/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates West Bank Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 26 Aug 2026). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Bethlehem scores 60/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and West Bank (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Bethlehem: nearest emergency and transport facilities, local climate normals, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (87/100) and natural hazards (42/100).
A score of 60 is higher than 83% of the cities we score.
Consult the West Bank travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Local Geographic Profile
In the West Bank territory, Bethlehem is established at 31.7049° N, 35.2038° E. It lies in West Bank. Time zone observed: UTC.
West Bank
31.7049° N, 35.2038° E
Lowland
UTC
28,591
Emergency & Transport Infrastructure
Surrounding Localities in West Bank
Climate by Month
Hottest: August (33 °C avg high); Wettest: January (66 mm).
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 13° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 28° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 20° | 14° |
| Low °C | 5° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 6° |
| Rain mm | 66 | 56 | 42 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 45 | 60 |
Normals: Jerusalem (8.5 km away).
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Bethlehem happened in November (5 of 14 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the West Bank travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the West Bank entry requirements.
Nearby Destinations with Scored Guides
Questions travellers ask about Bethlehem
Is Bethlehem safe?
Bethlehem currently scores 60/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for West Bank (Level 3 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Bethlehem · Methodology
Is Bethlehem safe right now?
As of 21 October 2026, official travel advice for West Bank is Level 3 (US State Department). No natural hazard events were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 14 days. Live weather, alerts, and news refresh throughout the day on this page.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
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