January · Israel
Best time to visit Jerusalem in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jerusalem in January
Average temperature 9°C, 57 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Jerusalem scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jerusalem packs four quarters inside Ottoman walls, with the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Dome of the Rock within a few minutes of each other.
January in Jerusalem — reliably good (12th best month)
Expect 9°C (49°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Jerusalem — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jerusalem in January?
- In January, Jerusalem averages 9°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Jerusalem?
- January earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jerusalem in January?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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