Monthly climate guide

Jerusalem weather in January

January in Jerusalem is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (46°F). The month usually brings about 115 mm of rain (wet) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

Rain is above Jerusalem's usual level, by about 212%.
Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
In Jerusalem, January is mid-winter.

January is typically Jerusalem's coolest month.It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

16°C

61°F

Avg low

8°C

46°F

Rainfall

115 mm

wet

Humidity

76%

relative

Sky

47%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Jerusalem
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	16°C / 61°F	8°C / 46°F	115 mm	76%	47%
February	18°C / 64°F	8°C / 47°F	60 mm	73%	45%
March	21°C / 69°F	10°C / 50°F	41 mm	71%	43%
April	25°C / 77°F	12°C / 54°F	29 mm	65%	35%
May	29°C / 85°F	16°C / 61°F	8 mm	61%	32%
June	32°C / 89°F	19°C / 66°F	1 mm	62%	10%
July	34°C / 93°F	21°C / 71°F	2 mm	64%	8%
August	34°C / 93°F	22°C / 72°F	0 mm	65%	9%
September	33°C / 91°F	21°C / 70°F	2 mm	66%	13%
October	30°C / 85°F	18°C / 65°F	16 mm	64%	24%
November	24°C / 75°F	14°C / 57°F	60 mm	65%	37%
December	19°C / 65°F	10°C / 49°F	109 mm	72%	41%

What to pack for January

A warm sweater or fleece for layering
A mid-weight jacket
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes

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Is January a good time to visit Jerusalem?

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Jerusalem in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Jerusalem?

January is one of the wetter months in Jerusalem, with about 115 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Jerusalem in January?

Average highs are about 16°C (61°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in January?

Jerusalem typically gets around 115 mm of rain in January — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Jerusalem (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.