Jerusalem weather in January
Jerusalem in January averages 14°C (57°F) and 39 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Jerusalem, January is the coldest and the wettest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (57°F)
9–18°C · 49–65°F
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Jerusalem like in January?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Jerusalem in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (49°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Jerusalem is 2.1°C cooler than December and 15 mm wetter than it, which averages 16°C (60°F).
January in Jerusalem is 1.1°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
Daylight in Jerusalem in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 10 hours 18 minutes in Jerusalem, rising about 06:39 and setting about 16:57 local time.
January ends 32 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 55 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Jerusalem
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Jerusalem
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Jerusalem weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 39 mm |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 34 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 28 mm |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 3 mm |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 0 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 4 mm |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 14 mm |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 24 mm |
Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Jerusalem in January
January climate averages for Jerusalem, 1991–2020.
Jerusalem averages 14°C (57°F) in January, ranging from about 9°C (49°F) at night to 18°C (65°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 39 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 14°C (57°F) against 15°C (59°F) in February — 1.1°C cooler.
January is 2.1°C cooler than December, and 15 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to June; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 18 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 14 hours 13 minutes in June and 10 hours 5 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 06:39 and sunset about 16:57 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 32 minutes longer than it starts.
