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Weather in January in Israel

Considering a trip to Israel this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Israel in January?

January in Israel generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Neve Ativ at 12°C to pleasant in H̱aẕeva at 19°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in H̱aẕeva and 2°C in Neve Ativ. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Israel with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Eilat with an average of 11 mm to heavy rainfall in Liman with 166 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Tel Aviv.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 192 hours of sunshine in Tel Aviv. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Israel for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Israel climate page.

Where to go in Israel in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Israel on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Israel?

Tel Aviv

In January Tel Aviv generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tel Aviv
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20°C 
11°C 
189 hours 
70 mm 
10 days 
18°C 
10°C 
192 hours 
85 mm 
11 days 
18°C 
10°C 
199 hours 
76 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Tel Aviv

Jerusalem

In January Jerusalem generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Jerusalem
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18°C 
9°C 
192 hours 
58 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
7°C 
193 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
17°C 
8°C 
244 hours 
78 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Jerusalem

Eilat

In January Eilat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Eilat
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21°C 
9°C 
217 hours 
4.5 mm 
2 days 
19°C 
8°C 
229 hours 
11 mm 
2 days 
20°C 
9°C 
235 hours 
9.8 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Eilat

Haifa

In January Haifa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Haifa
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19°C 
13°C 
208 hours 
125 mm 
12 days 
17°C 
11°C 
174 hours 
143 mm 
12 days 
18°C 
11°C 
175 hours 
121 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Haifa

Bat Yam

In January Bat Yam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Bat Yam
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20°C 
14°C 
189 hours 
92 mm 
10 days 
18°C 
12°C 
192 hours 
103 mm 
11 days 
19°C 
12°C 
199 hours 
83 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Bat Yam

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Is January the best time to visit Israel?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Tel Aviv, January may not be the ideal time to visit Israel.

On average, the best time to visit Israel is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Tel Aviv.

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