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 high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 78 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 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.