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Tel Aviv in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Tel Aviv in January is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 17 °C, and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
55/100 · #12
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#12
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#10
Published best categories: none
Tel Aviv · JanuaryPhoto: Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 8 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 19 | 10 | 9 | 82 | 3.4 | 71 | 2.2 | 21 | 69 |
| January (selected) | 17 | 8 | 10 | 92 | 3.6 | 74 | 2.2 | 19 | 55 |
| February | 17 | 8 | 9 | 64 | 4.6 | 74 | 2.1 | 18 | 59 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (55/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +14 | +2.2 °C | +2 °C | -1.3 | -10.1 mm | -0.2 h | -3.5 % | ±0 m/s | +2.2 °C |
| February | +4 | +0.7 °C | +0.2 °C | -1.1 | -28.2 mm | +1 h | -0.5 % | -0.1 m/s | -1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Tel Aviv in January?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 8 °C.
Can you swim in Tel Aviv in January?
The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Tel Aviv in January?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 92 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Tel Aviv?
By the climate score, April, May, October and November are the strongest months for Tel Aviv. For a beach trip: May, June, October and November. January is not among them.