Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Israel in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 18 cities listed in Israel range from 12.5°C in Jerusalem to 17.4°C in Rosh Ha‘Ayin. Monthly rainfall ranges from 31 mm in Beersheba to 134 mm in Haifa.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Israel
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 12.5°C4.5°C | 4.5°C | 77 | 10.1 |
| Tel Aviv | 16.4°C10.2°C | 10.2°C | 97 | 11.1 |
| Haifa | 15.9°C10.7°C | 10.7°C | 134 | 12.0 |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 16.2°C10.0°C | 10.0°C | 97 | 11.1 |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 16.8°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 68 | 10.3 |
| Netanya | 16.9°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 102 | 11.4 |
| Ashdod | 16.1°C10.0°C | 10.0°C | 63 | 8.8 |
| Beersheba | 15.8°C7.2°C | 7.2°C | 31 | 6.2 |
| Reẖovot | 16.3°C9.9°C | 9.9°C | 97 | 11.1 |
| Ashkelon | 16.0°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 125 | 11.4 |
| Bet Shemesh | 16.5°C8.6°C | 8.6°C | 48 | 8.4 |
| Kfar Saba | 16.8°C9.8°C | 9.8°C | 73 | 10.8 |
| Herzliya | 16.4°C10.1°C | 10.1°C | 102 | 11.4 |
| Hadera | 17.1°C9.7°C | 9.7°C | 73 | 10.8 |
| Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut | 16.2°C8.1°C | 8.1°C | 68 | 10.3 |
| Nazareth | 14.4°C6.0°C | 6.0°C | 113 | 12.2 |
| Lod | 17.0°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 68 | 10.3 |
| Rosh Ha‘Ayin | 17.4°C9.5°C | 9.5°C | 68 | 10.3 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.