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Haifa weather in January (North District Israel, Israel)

Thinking of visiting Haifa in January? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During January, Haifa usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C. Expect the mildest temperatures of the year this month, yet still enjoyably warm.

Precipitation

Haifa in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 174 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Haifa. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Haifa climate page with graphs.

 

Haifa, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 143 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 174 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Haifa, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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