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
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jericho | City | 17°C | 47 mm · 8 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 2 | Bethlehem | City | 10°C | 77 mm · 10 days | 74 tier B | — |
| 3 | Ramallah | City | 10°C | 101 mm · 12 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 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)