Weather in Jerusalem in January
January in Jerusalem is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Israel, this is how Jerusalem actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Jerusalem. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 14°C
9–18°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Jerusalem: 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 Jerusalem, 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 Jerusalem 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
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Jerusalem
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Jerusalem
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Jerusalem
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Jerusalem
Climate averages for Jerusalem, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Jerusalem is between April and June, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 30°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 39 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
