January weather forecast
Gaza, West Bank

The white Palestinian Homes in Gaza, West Bank
The white Palestinian Homes in Gaza, West Bank

January

Weather in January

The composite weather scene for Gaza, West Bank in January, stresses the onset of the year with cooler conditions. The city witnesses modest daytime temperatures around 18.3°C (64.9°F) and significant rainfall of 104mm (4.09") as a characteristic of winter in this part of the world. Comparatively cooler than the months that follow, daylight is fairly limited, scarce sunshine, and higher humidity make the atmosphere heavier. The city warms up progressively as January’s somewhat chilly weather gives way to relatively milder February.

Temperature

Gaza's January weather reaches an average high of 18.3°C (64.9°F) and an average low of 9.4°C (48.9°F), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Gaza, the average seawater temperature in January is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Gaza, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:16 EET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during January leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?
The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 18.3°C (64.9°F) and a low of 9.4°C (48.9°F).
What is the usual temperature for Gaza in January?
In January, in Gaza, the average high-temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 9.4°C (48.9°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Gaza?
In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Gaza, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How cold is the water in January?
In January, the average sea temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 10h and 23min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:16 EET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Gaza have in January?
In Gaza, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Gaza are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In Gaza, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index
Average temperature in January
Gaza, West Bank
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.4°C).

Average humidity in January
Gaza, West Bank
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Gaza, West Bank
  • Average rainfall in January: 104mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gaza, West Bank
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Gaza, West Bank
  • Average sea temperature in January: 18.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (17.7°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gaza, West Bank
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average UV index in January
Gaza, West Bank
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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