Jerusalem weather in January

January in Jerusalem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Jerusalem · #255 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Jerusalem climate normals — January

Daytime high13°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 41°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Rainfall78 mm / 3.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point4°C / 38°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight10.3 h
Wind14 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)59🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Jerusalem in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Jerusalem?
January in Jerusalem: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Jerusalem on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Jerusalem in January?
In January, Jerusalem averages a daily high of 13.1°C and a low of 5°C, with about 78 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Jerusalem in January?
Jerusalem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in January.

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