What is the weather like in Damascus vs Jerusalem in January?

In January, Damascus averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 41 mm of rain; Jerusalem averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 77 mm.

Damascus vs Jerusalem in January

Jerusalem is the better pick in January — 74 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jerusalem is cool, a little rain, while Damascus is cold, a little rain.

Damascus vs Jerusalem — January climate, side by side

	🇸🇾 Damascus	🇮🇱 Jerusalem
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	9°C	10°C
Avg high / low	12° / 1°	13° / 7°
Rainfall	41 mm	77 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	74%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	69	59

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Damascus 🇸🇾 Syriacold, a little rain · best April70
Jerusalem 🇮🇱 Israelcool, a little rain · best April74

Damascus vs Jerusalem in January — FAQ

Is January better in Damascus or Jerusalem?: Jerusalem is the better pick in January — 74 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jerusalem is cool, a little rain, while Damascus is cold, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Damascus vs Jerusalem in January?: In January, Damascus averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 41 mm of rain; Jerusalem averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 77 mm.