Ashkelon weather in January (South District Israel, Israel)

What does the weather outlook for Ashkelon look like in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ashkelon includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C. Expect the mildest temperatures of the year this month, yet still enjoyably warm.

Precipitation

Ashkelon in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 192 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ashkelon. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ashkelon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tel Aviv, Israel (48 KM, 30 Miles).

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

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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 Ashkelon, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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