January · Israel
Best time to visit Eilat in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Eilat in January
Average temperature 11°C, 24 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Eilat scores 5.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Eilat is Israel's Red Sea resort, with coral reefs, desert mountains and a duty-free promenade.
January in Eilat: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 daylight hours.
It scores 5.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Eilat in January?
- In January, Eilat averages 11°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Eilat?
- January earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Eilat in January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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