January · Israel
Best time to visit Haifa in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haifa in January
Average temperature 15°C, 113 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Haifa scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haifa climbs Mount Carmel, with terraced Bahá'í gardens, a busy port and beaches along the bay.
January in Haifa — workable with trade-offs
January averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 113 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haifa in January?
- In January, Haifa averages 15°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Haifa?
- January earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Haifa in January?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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