SeasonMapIsrael in January
January is Israel's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 4 destinations average 76/100, led by Eilat at 89 — 17°C and 2 rainy days — while Jerusalem is cooler at 10°C and scores 72.
#12 of 12 months for Israel · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Israel in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eilat | Beach | 17°C | 7 mm · 2 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 2 | Haifa | City | 17°C | 154 mm · 14 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 3 | Jerusalem | City | 10°C | 78 mm · 11 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 4 | Tel Aviv | Beach | 14°C | 102 mm · 11 days | 69 tier C | — |
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