Weather in Eilat in January: temperature, climate, what to do?

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Eilat in January in summary

Favourable weather

Min 11°C Max 19°C 8 mm 0 day(s) 56% 15% 24°C 8.4 h/day

Best activities in January

Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observation

Practical guidelines

Low crowds Moderate prices 06:36 17:04

Hourly weather

Average weather in Eilat in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Eilat in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 January 2027

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

7.7°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

6.9°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

12.2°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

17.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

19.3°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

13.3°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

10.6°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

21h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

23 days out of 31 (74%)

9.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Moderate rain at times

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Climate

Climate of Eilat in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Eilat in January.

Temperatures and rain in Eilat in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.

Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.

Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.

Average rainfall

About the climate in Eilat in January

The climate of Eilat in January is dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 8 mm over an average of 2 days.

Temperatures are warm in Eilat in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 19°C, while the minimum falls to about 11°C. The month's average temperature is 15°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Eilat in January: 30°C as a maximum in 2010 and 2°C as a minimum in 2009. We can expect about 21 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 68% of the month.

In January, the days last on average 10:28 in Eilat. The sun rises around 06:36 and sets around 17:04.

With favorable weather, the month of January is a good month to travel to Eilat in Israel.

In January, the most favorable activities in Eilat are: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation, Family and attractions, Diving and snorkeling, Nature and landscapes, Gastronomy and Boat trip and cruise.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Watersports and Nightlife.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Eilat in January

Check the seasonal normals in Eilat in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026

Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025

Weather data	December	January	February
Outside temperature
Average temperature	16.9°C	15.3°C	17.8°C
Maximum temperature	21.0°C	19.4°C	21.4°C
Minimum temperature	12.8°C	11.3°C	14.2°C
Record maximum temperature	31.0°C (2013)	30.0°C (2010)	34.0°C (2010)
Record low temperature	4.0°C (2013)	2.0°C (2009)	6.0°C (2021)
Number of days at +30°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	1 day(s) (3%)
Number of days at +18°	27 day(s) (87%)	21 day(s) (68%)	24 day(s) (83%)
Number of days below 0°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average)	23.0°C	21.7°C	20.9°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	21.4°C	20.4°C	20.0°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	24.9°C	23.5°C	21.6°C
Wind
Wind speed	13 km/h	13 km/h	15 km/h
Wind temperature	12.1°C	10.4°C	13.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	3.2 mm	8.3 mm	10.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation	1 day(s) (3%)	2 day(s) (6%)	3 day(s) (10%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (1%)	1 day(s) (2%)
Record precipitation in one day	10.3 mm (2013)	34.7 mm (2010)	24.2 mm (2021)
Other weather data
Humidity	55%	56%	51%
Visibility	10.0 km	9.9 km	9.9 km
Cloud cover	12%	15%	14%
UV index	5	4	5
Daily sunshine	8h	8h	8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	06h27	06h36	06h19
Sunset time	16h43	17h04	17h30
Day length	10h16	10h28	11h11
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When	favourable weather	favourable weather	ideal weather

Activities and events

What to do in Eilat in January?

Best activities in January

Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationFamily and attractionsDiving and snorkelingNature and landscapesGastronomyBoat trip and cruise

Possible activities in January

WatersportsNightlife

Observed weather

What was the weather like in Eilat in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Eilat in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
		1 Clear/Sunny 9°C17°C0.0 mm	2 Clear/Sunny 8°C20°C0.0 mm	3 Clear/Sunny 9°C19°C0.0 mm	4 Clear/Sunny 11°C22°C0.0 mm	5 Clear/Sunny 11°C22°C0.0 mm
6 Clear/Sunny 12°C20°C0.0 mm	7 Clear/Sunny 10°C19°C0.0 mm	8 Clear/Sunny 8°C19°C0.0 mm	9 Clear/Sunny 11°C22°C0.0 mm	10 Clear/Sunny 9°C21°C0.0 mm	11 Partly Cloudy 10°C18°C0.0 mm	12 Clear/Sunny 9°C20°C0.0 mm
13 Clear/Sunny 9°C23°C0.0 mm	14 Overcast 11°C22°C0.0 mm	15 Clear/Sunny 14°C24°C0.0 mm	16 Partly Cloudy 12°C22°C0.0 mm	17 Clear/Sunny 11°C20°C0.0 mm	18 Partly Cloudy 9°C19°C0.0 mm	19 Clear/Sunny 8°C19°C0.0 mm
20 Clear/Sunny 9°C21°C0.0 mm	21 Clear/Sunny 11°C23°C0.0 mm	22 Partly Cloudy 11°C21°C0.0 mm	23 Patchy rain nearby 13°C20°C0.0 mm	24 Clear/Sunny 9°C19°C0.0 mm	25 Partly Cloudy 9°C20°C0.0 mm	26 Clear/Sunny 10°C21°C0.3 mm
27 Clear/Sunny 10°C18°C0.0 mm	28 Clear/Sunny 10°C20°C0.0 mm	29 Clear/Sunny 9°C22°C0.0 mm	30 Clear/Sunny 10°C24°C0.0 mm	31 Clear/Sunny 10°C20°C0.0 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Eilat in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Eilat in January, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect an average of 19°C during the day and 11°C at night, with about 8 mm of precipitation spread over 0 rainy days.

The sea is only 22°C on average in January. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 8.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage and Animal observation. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 15/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

Prices are average: level Moderate prices, with an index of 51/100, including flights and accommodation.

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Average weather in Eilat in January 2027

Climate of Eilat in January

Temperatures and rain in Eilat in January

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in Eilat in January

Seasonal normals of Eilat in January

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What was the weather like in Eilat in January last?

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