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Weather in January in The Galilee region

Planning a getaway to the Galilee region this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in the Galilee region in January?

The Galilee region is a region in Israel. January in the Galilee region generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Tiberias. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in the Galilee region where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tiberias with an average of 94 mm to high rainfall in Safed (Tzfat) with 131 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 174 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tiberias. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Galilee region in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Galilee region climate page.

Where to go in the Galilee region in January

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

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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 4 most popular destinations in the Galilee region?

Tiberias

In January Tiberias generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tiberias
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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20°C 
9°C 
208 hours 
75 mm 
11 days 
18°C 
8°C 
174 hours 
94 mm 
12 days 
19°C 
8°C 
175 hours 
96 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Tiberias

Safed (Tzfat)

In January Safed (Tzfat) generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Safed (Tzfat)
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
18°C 
8°C 
208 hours 
109 mm 
11 days 
16°C 
6°C 
174 hours 
131 mm 
13 days 
17°C 
7°C 
175 hours 
133 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Safed (Tzfat)

Nazareth

In January Nazareth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Nazareth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
20°C 
10°C 
208 hours 
88 mm 
11 days 
18°C 
8°C 
174 hours 
109 mm 
12 days 
19°C 
9°C 
175 hours 
105 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Nazareth

Migdal

In January Migdal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Migdal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
20°C 
9°C 
208 hours 
87 mm 
11 days 
17°C 
7°C 
174 hours 
107 mm 
12 days 
19°C 
8°C 
175 hours 
109 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Migdal

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Galilee region, in Israel.

Is January the best time to visit the Galilee region?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit the Galilee region with overall pleasant weather in Tiberias. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Galilee region is in March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Tiberias. In contrast, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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