Jerusalem Weather in January

What's the weather like in Jerusalem (Jerusalem District) in January 2024?

The climate in Jerusalem during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

January is in the winter in Jerusalem and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Jerusalem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Nightly temperature 4.7°C 40.5°F
Average temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 137 mm 5.4 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Jerusalem with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Jerusalem

Jerusalem average temperature in January

January rainfall

Jerusalem average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Jerusalem average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Jerusalem in January 2024.

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Jerusalem weather stats

Jerusalem weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.8°C 85.6°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 13.5hrs
Coldest month: January 12.9°C 55.2°F
Wettest month: January 137mm 5.4ins
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