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Eilat weather in January (South District Israel, Israel)

Is Eilat a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Eilat during January is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Eilat in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. While this month ranks highest for annual rainfall, the precipitation averages are still quite light. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 229 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Eilat, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 32%  
WindspeedWindspeed 6 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 229 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Israel in January

Find out more about the weather in Israel and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Eilat, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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