Eilat weather in January (South District Israel, Israel)
Planning a trip to Eilat in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In Eilat, January is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.
Eilat in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Even though this month tops the list for annual rainfall, its average precipitation remains notably mild. Typically around 2 days of rainfall is expected.
The city usually sees around 229 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
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.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Eilat climate page with graphs.
Eilat, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
8°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Water Temperature
20°C
Chance of Rain
7%
Precipitation
11 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Humidity
32%
Windspeed
22 km/h
Sunshine
229 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Israel in January
Find out more about the weather in Israel in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
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So, what should you wear in Eilat in January?
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 in January.
Interested in more climate information?
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