SeasonMapRamallah (West Bank) weather in January
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January in Ramallah: cool, rainy — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Ramallah · #775 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ramallah in January
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Ramallah climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 102 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ramallah in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ramallah's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherRamallah's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
January coincides with The cold snaps.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ramallah in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresCafés and the falafel places on Rukab Street shut through daylight; the city centre is at its most jammed in the half hour before iftar and then goes completely silent for an hour. Source ↗
- Season
The cold snaps
20 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyExtreme coldClosuresA Mediterranean depression can put snow on these hills once or twice a winter, and the steep streets and the roads out are closed for it. Heating in older buildings is an afterthought.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ramallah — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ramallah?
Ramallah in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ramallah?
- January in Ramallah: cool, rainy — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Ramallah on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Ramallah in January?
- In January, Ramallah averages a daily high of 12.5°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 101.6 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ramallah in January?
- Ramallah has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in January.
Other months in Ramallah
Warmer or cooler than Ramallah in January
Similar destinations in Middle East — January
Within 300 km: Bethlehem's Greek Orthodox Christmas on 6–7 Jan, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.