Israel temperatures in January

January in Israel has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Neve Ativ with 12°C to pleasant temperatures in H̱aẕeva with 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in H̱aẕeva and 2°C in Neve Ativ. January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Israel in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Israel, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Israel?
  • Based on our systematic data collection, H̱aẕeva has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 19°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of 8°C."

  • What is the coldest city in January in Israel?
  • When looking through our records, we find that Neve Ativ stands out as the coolest city in Israel for the month of January. Daytime highs average 12°C and it cools down to about 2°C at night.

  • How much sun does Israel get in January?
  • The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 192 hours of sunshine in Tel Aviv. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 20°C in Eilat this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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