Jerusalem weather in January (Jerusalem District, Israel)

How does the weather in Jerusalem usually fare in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Jerusalem includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C. Experience mild yet warm temperatures during this month, offering a comfortable climate.

Precipitation

Jerusalem in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Jerusalem. March, April, May, June, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Jerusalem, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Jerusalem, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Jerusalem.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Israel? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Israel. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.