Palestine in January

January is one of Palestine's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 3 destinations average 75/100, led by Jericho at 81 — 17°C and 8 rainy days — while Bethlehem is cooler at 10°C and scores 74.

#10 of 12 months for Palestine · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Palestine in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1JerichoCity17°C47 mm · 8 days81 tier A
2BethlehemCity10°C77 mm · 10 days74 tier B
3RamallahCity10°C101 mm · 12 days69 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 Palestine in January

  • Greek Orthodox Christmas · Bethlehem · 6–7 Jan
  • Armenian Christmas · Bethlehem · 18–19 Jan
  • Epiphany at the Jordan · Jericho · 16–20 Jan (usually)
  • Ramadan · Jericho and 1 more place · 25 Jan – 25 Mar (usually)

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