January is the coldest and wettest month in Israel. However, for tourists from Russia, the weather is comparable to mid-September.
January weather
The warmest in Eilat, located in the southern part of Israel. It is chilly in the morning, but by lunchtime the air temperature reaches + 21C. However, it can be cold at night as the average temperature is + 10C. In Netanya and Tel Aviv, daytime temperatures are about + 18C, nighttime temperatures + 10C. In the resort of Haifa, located in the northern part of Israel, temperatures range from + 11C to + 16C.
January is the month when rainfall reaches its maximum. The rainiest areas are northern and central. In Eilat, there can be up to fifteen rainy days, in Tel Aviv - up to 11, in Jerusalem - 10, in the resorts of the Dead Sea - 8. It is important to remember that the weather in January is changeable, so you need to be prepared for different options for recreation.
Beach vacation
Israel in January is not suitable for people who prefer swimming in the warm sea. The fact is that in January most days are characterized by windy cloudy weather. The average water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea is + 18C. Plus, there are often big waves. The Dead Sea is slightly warmer: + 20C.
Eilat occupies the leading position among the resorts in January, because the water near the coast does not cool below + 22C, since there is a deep-sea warm current here. In addition, there are no strong winds in this area, so tourists can take the risk of enjoying scuba diving, during which they can see coral reefs with grottoes and gorges, amazing marine life. At the same time, if the purpose of the trip is a beach holiday, January cannot be called the most suitable month.
Holidays and festivals in Israel in January
In January, Israel hosts the International Oriental Dance Festival, during which spectators can see performances by dancers from different countries of the world. The main feature can be called master classes that allow you to improve your skills in belly dancing. If you want to spend a vacation in Israel in January and visit the festival of oriental dances, include a visit to Eilat in your trip.
Israel is a wonderful country, a vacation in which will surely give you a pleasant experience!
