Weather in Israel in January
January in Israel is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
A country pin in January is a warning: one region of Israel will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. January is the cold side of the year in Israel. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 13°C
7–18°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Israel: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
January is the wet side of the year in Israel, the wettest stretch on these averages. Days can be heavy. Plans that cannot survive rain are the wrong plans.
This is not a reason to skip Israel if you like the place. It is a reason to pack for weather and to stop treating every grey hour as a failed holiday.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Israel
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Israel
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Israel
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Israel
Climate averages for Israel, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Israel is between April and July, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 28°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 57 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
