Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
55°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Jerusalem
Israel · Middle East
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Some tradeoffs
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
55°F
Lows around 40°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 49° and nights feel near 36°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
56%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 53°F, easing to about 47°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain20%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday55°F
Rain26%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon52°F
Rain24%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening47°F
Rain17%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 40 | 3.0 | 11 | 8.9 | 72 |
| Feb | 57 | 41 | 2.6 | 9 | 9.4 | 71 |
| Mar | 63 | 45 | 1.7 | 7 | 10.7 | 65 |
| Apr | 72 | 50 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.9 | 56 |
| May | 80 | 57 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.7 | 49 |
| Jun | 86 | 62 | 0.0 | 1 | 13.2 | 51 |
| Jul | 90 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.2 | 52 |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 57 |
| Sep | 86 | 64 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.5 | 58 |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 0.7 | 4 | 10.7 | 59 |
| Nov | 68 | 51 | 1.4 | 6 | 9.5 | 63 |
| Dec | 59 | 44 | 2.0 | 8 | 8.5 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology