Month guide · Tel Aviv · Israel
Tel Aviv in January
What January is really like in Tel Aviv: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with mild sunny spells between storms; good for museums and markets but too cool for most swimmers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Tel Aviv: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with December (20°C (68°F)), January is cooler; by February highs stay near 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:58
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, with rainy spells and some sunny days; good for museums, food and lower prices rather than swimming.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Tel Aviv, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Rothschild and the city centre
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Allow time for the Israeli art galleries, which are rarely seen outside the country.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Ramat Aviv
ANU – Museum of the Jewish People
On the Tel Aviv University campus, the museum formerly known as Beit Hatfutsot tells the story of Jewish communities worldwide through multimedia galleries, scale models of synagogues and sections on identity, culture and migration.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Ramat Aviv
Eretz Israel Museum
The open-air grounds suit children who need space between galleries.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
Historic site · Rothschild and the city centre
Sarona
Sarona was a 19th-century German Templer colony whose stone houses have been restored inside a park among the towers of Kaplan Street.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Tel Aviv in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Tel Aviv?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest month, with mild sunny spells between storms; good for museums and markets but too cool for most swimmers.
+How warm is Tel Aviv in January?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tel Aviv in January?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.