January weather forecast
Israel

January is typically the coldest month in Israel, marking the height of winter. With a nationwide average temperature ranging from 6.1°C (43°F) to 15°C (59°F), it significantly contrasts with the hotter conditions experienced in the latter part of the year.

In the central region, Jerusalem experiences cold and occasionally wet conditions. Temperatures in Jerusalem fluctuate between 6°C (42.8°F) to 11°C (51.8°F). It is not uncommon for the city, located on a mountain range, to witness snowfall during January, particularly at altitudes above 750 meters. The city's weather in January is colder when compared to the months of December and February.

On the Mediterranean coast, cities like Tel Aviv experience milder temperatures, generally ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 18°C (64.4°F). However, these areas can also face rainy conditions, as January is one of the wettest months of the year in the northern and western regions of Israel. This contrasts with the relatively dry climate of the previous months, November and December.

In the southern Negev Desert, cities like Eilat have milder winter conditions compared to the rest of the country. With an average high of 21°C (69.8°F), Eilat offers a respite from the colder conditions prevalent in other parts of Israel during January. It is also less rainy in the south compared to the north and west, making it a relatively dry region.

The seawater temperatures along the Mediterranean Coast in Tel Aviv are cool, averaging 17°C (62.6°F). In contrast, the seawater in Eilat along the Red Sea coast is warmer, with an average temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), making it suitable for swimming even in January.

Merom Golan in the northern part of the country holds the record for the lowest temperature in Israel, with a reading of -14.2°C (6.4°F) recorded on January 10, 2015. This location is often much colder than the rest of the country during the winter months, particularly in January.

In terms of daylight, January has shorter days compared to the months that follow. On average, the country experiences between 10 to 11 hours of daylight.

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• Jerusalem - January »
  The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Jerusalem, reaching 16.4°C (61.5°F) at the peak and 9.2°C (48.6°F) at the low. During the coldest month in Jerusalem, January, temperatures average a high of 16.4°C (61.5°F) and a low of 9.2°C (48.6°F).
• Haifa - January »
  January, on average, is the coldest month in Haifa, registering a high temperature of 17°C (62.6°F) and a low of 8.9°C (48°F). In January, in Haifa the rain falls for 13.9 days.
• Be'er Sheva - January »
  On the first day of January in Be'er Sheva sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 16:48. Be'er Sheva's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and a low of 7.5°C (45.5°F).
• Holon - January »
  January, on average, is the coldest month in Holon, Israel, registering a high temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F) and a low of 11.8°C (53.2°F). In Holon during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.
• Ashdod - January »
  In Ashdod during January, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. The month with the least sunshine in Ashdod is January, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.
• Netanya - January »
  In the relatively mild winter month of January, Netanya, Israel experiences an average sea temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F). In Netanya, the average seawater temperature in January is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
• Bat Yam - January »
  January stands out as Bat Yam's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 16.9°C (62.4°F) and a low of 11.8°C (53.2°F). The coldest period in Bat Yam, Israel, is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 16.9°C (62.4°F) and a low of 11.8°C (53.2°F).