January · Israel
Best time to visit Tel Aviv in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tel Aviv in January
Average temperature 14°C, 159 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 159 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Tel Aviv scores 4.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 159 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tel Aviv runs from the Bauhaus White City to the Mediterranean, with Jaffa's old port at the southern end.
January in Tel Aviv — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 14°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
159 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tel Aviv — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tel Aviv in January?
- In January, Tel Aviv averages 14°C, 159 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
- January earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tel Aviv in January?
- Expect about 159 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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