Monthly climate ·Jerusalem weather in January
In January, Jerusalem averages around 13° by day and 6° at night, with 10 rain days a month — about a 32% chance of rain on any given day.
By day
13°C
At night
6°C
Daily rain chance
32%
Rain days a month
10
Monthly precipitation
59 mm
Sunshine hours a day
8.5
Average of 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Typical climate — not a forecast.
Is January a good time to visit Jerusalem?
January is cool in Jerusalem — around 13° by day and 6° at night. Dress in layers; comfortable for city sightseeing.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in Jerusalem in January?
- In January, temperatures in Jerusalem average between 6° at night and 13° by day, with 10 rain days a month (average of 2016–2025).
- How much rain falls in Jerusalem in January?
- Jerusalem gets about 59 mm of rain in January on average, spread over roughly 10 rain days.
- Is January a good time to visit Jerusalem?
- January is cool in Jerusalem — around 13° by day and 6° at night. Dress in layers; comfortable for city sightseeing.