Israel in January

January is Israel's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 4 destinations average 77/100, led by Eilat at 90 — 19°C and 1 rainy day — while Jerusalem is cooler at 10°C and scores 74.

#12 of 12 months for Israel · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇮🇱 Israel, month by month

77/100 in January
  1. 77Jan
  2. 81Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 93Apr
  5. 92May
  6. 89Jun
  7. 83Jul
  8. 82Aug
  9. 87Sep
  10. 92Oct
  11. 90Nov
  12. 79Dec

Where in Israel in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1EilatBeach19°C4 mm · 1 day90 tier S—
2HaifaCity16°C138 mm · 13 days74 tier B—
3JerusalemCity10°C77 mm · 10 days74 tier B—
4Tel AvivBeach17°C97 mm · 11 days70 tier B—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Israel in January

  • Christmas in Bethlehem · Jerusalem · 20 Dec – 8 Jan

Better months for Israel

April · 93/100May · 92/100October · 92/100
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