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Weather in January in South District Israel

Planning a journey to South District Israel this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in South District Israel in January?

South District Israel is a region in Israel. January in South District Israel generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Mitzpe Ramon at 17°C to pleasant in H̱aẕeva at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in H̱aẕeva and 7°C in Mitzpe Ramon. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in South District Israel where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

To explore the conditions in South District Israel in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Eilat with an average of 11 mm to high rainfall in Ashkelon with 101 mm. Eilat experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 229 hours of sunshine in Eilat. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our South District Israel climate page.

Where to go in South District Israel in January

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

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Israel, check out our South District Israel's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   Annual Annual
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29°C 
16°C 
3,361 hours 
39 mm 
12 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

Arad

In January Arad generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Arad
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   Annual Annual
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28°C 
17°C 
3,398 hours 
145 mm 
36 days 
18°C 
9°C 
193 hours 
35 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
9°C 
244 hours 
33 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Arad

Mitzpe Ramon

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

Mitzpe Ramon
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<<   Annual Annual
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27°C 
15°C 
75 mm 
27 days 
17°C 
7°C 
17 mm 
6 days 
18°C 
8°C 
16 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Mitzpe Ramon

Ashkelon

In January Ashkelon 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.

Ashkelon
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<<   Annual Annual
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25°C 
19°C 
3,311 hours 
407 mm 
43 days 
poor 
18°C 
12°C 
192 hours 
101 mm 
10 days 
19°C 
12°C 
199 hours 
83 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Ashkelon

Ashdod

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

Ashdod
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<<   Annual Annual
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25°C 
18°C 
3,311 hours 
410 mm 
45 days 
poor 
18°C 
12°C 
192 hours 
100 mm 
10 days 
19°C 
12°C 
199 hours 
82 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Ashdod

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

Is January the best time to visit South District Israel?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to South District Israel. Typically, the climate in Eilat is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Eilat. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in South District Israel.

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