Jerusalem weather in January (Jerusalem District, Israel)

Planning a trip to Jerusalem in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Jerusalem typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Jerusalem in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 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. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Jerusalem in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.