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There are a considerable number of tourists in the world who believe that January holiday in Israel, despite the rains, incomparable. They book a hotel, buy plane tickets and spend their winter holidays in this country with great interest. Tour-Calendar will try to figure out what a trip to the Holy Land can promise in the dead of winter.

Weather in Israel in January

January in Israel is considered the coldest and rainy month in a year. However, the definition of "cold" in more closer to locals than to tourists. For Russians, the weather prevailing during this period of time is akin to that in the central regions of Russia in mid-September. Agree to return to your the Velvet season in the middle of a fierce snowy winter - a great luxury, and even affordable (which will be discussed at the very end of the article). The warmest, as always, in Eilat, located in the south of the country. It can still be chilly in the morning, but by afternoon the air usually warms up to +21 °C. True, at night, due to the large temperature range inherent in the city, it becomes very cold - an average of +10 ° C. Nevertheless, this is the most favorable coastal resort for recreation, because the amount of precipitation in January does not exceed 4 mm here, which is equivalent to about 2 rainy days. Despite the mild subtropical climate in cities located on the coast mediterranean sea maybe a little chilly. During the day in Netanya and Tel Aviv, about +18 ° C is fixed, and after sunset environment cools down to +10 °C. In the northern resort of Haifa, daily temperature fluctuations range from + 11 °C to +16 °C.

Jerusalem Tel Aviv Haifa Eilat

However, the point is not only in temperature indicators, but also in the amount of precipitation, which reaches its maximum in January, and in the level of air humidity (usually increasing in the evening), which affects the overall perception weather conditions. The most rainy are the northern and central parts of Israel. For example, in Eilat, at least 15 days are expected, marked by precipitation, in Tel Aviv this period is reduced to 11 days, Jerusalem is limited to 10 days (by the evening the air here cools down to +6 ° C), and in the Dead Sea resorts there are only 8 of them However, it should be understood that the nature of the January weather is quite changeable and no one can give a guarantee that there will be as many rainy days as indicated. Sometimes in the north, the rains turn into daily or prolonged downpours, which cover almost the entire month. Heaven seems to be breaking through, and no one can patch up this “hole”. In the south, on the contrary, the weather tends to surprise in the form of windless sunny days when it is quite possible to put on a swimsuit and go to the beach.

What to do in Israel in January?

Israel is good at any time of the year. In particular, in January, rest here will be appreciated by those who do not tolerate two things: days exhausted by hot weather and dust storms, as well as the general tourist rush, which manifests itself in long queues for religious and historical monuments. The festive bustle is over, which means that you can enjoy a calm and measured rest. And the joy derived from this cannot be overshadowed even by the most heavy showers, which nature is very pleased with: the soil, absorbing moisture abundantly, responds with a riot of juicy greenery. So sightseeing can be combined with a pleasant contemplation of unseasonable spring landscapes.

beach holiday

In order to go swimming in the Mediterranean Sea of ​​Israel in January, you need to be either a strong original or a real Siberian who doesn’t care about anything, given the fact that in January there is already very little sun, and most of the days are marked by windy cloudy weather.

In addition, the water cools down to an average of +18 ° C (the only exception is the northern resort of Haifa from +17 ° C), and big waves often rise, the Dead Sea is somewhat warmer in January, nevertheless the water is very invigorating - no more than +20 °C Of course, Eilat with +22 °C remains the leader among resort destinations in January. The water near the coast does not cool below this mark due to the deep-sea warm current.

There are no strong winds in the Gulf of Eilat, so the most popular activity here is not swimming, but scuba diving. Those who are not indifferent to the "kingdom of Neptune" will meet with kilometers of the most beautiful in the world coral reef home to many species marine life, landscapes cut by grottoes and gorges, and, if desired, underwater photography with colorful fish.

Entertainment and excursions

If the weather allows, be sure to go to the Negev desert, which clearly demonstrates where the Jews lived several centuries ago, and what was on the site of modern Israel. Don't forget to visit the nearby authentic cities of Ashkelon and Ofakim, and then stop by the desert capital of Beer Sheva, where the popular tourist site - the well of Abraham is located. Those who feed their energy shopping, in Israel will be able to find out what it's like to shop big. To do this, you need to take your will into a fist and come to the world's largest Diamond Exchange, where multimillion-dollar transactions are concluded every day.

"What about the will?" - you ask. And despite the fact that the temptation to spend something like $ 5,000-$ 10,000 (if you have such a sum of money) for some nice little ring is very great. January is also good (read - not expensive) in terms of taking care of own health, as the cost of procedures in the Dead Sea SPA centers decreases in the middle of winter.

Holidays and festivals

According to the Jewish calendar, in January 2013, the Israelis celebrate an important holiday for all their people " New Year Trees” (“Tu Bi-Shvat”), which falls annually on the 15th day of the month “Shvat”. This event symbolizes the end of the rainy season and the beginning of a new growing season (a deeper meaning: the rebirth of nature to a new life). It is customary to plant trees on this day.

There are a considerable number of tourists in the world who believe that the January holiday in Israel, despite the rains, is incomparable. They book a hotel, buy plane tickets and spend their winter holidays in this country with great interest. Tour-Calendar will try to figure out what a trip to the Holy Land can promise in the dead of winter.

Weather in Israel in January

January in Israel is considered the coldest and rainiest month of the year. However, the definition of "cold" is closer to the locals than to tourists. For Russians, the weather prevailing during this period of time is akin to that in the central regions of Russia in mid-September. Agree, returning to your velvet season in the middle of a fierce snowy winter is a great luxury, and also affordable (which will be discussed at the very end of the article). The warmest, as always, in Eilat, located in the south of the country. It can still be chilly in the morning, but by afternoon the air usually warms up to +21 °C. True, at night, due to the large temperature range inherent in the city, it becomes very cold - an average of +10 ° C. Nevertheless, this is the most favorable coastal resort for recreation, because the amount of precipitation in January does not exceed 4 mm here, which is equivalent to about 2 rainy days. Despite the mild subtropical climate in cities located on the Mediterranean coast, it can be a little cool. During the day in Netanya and Tel Aviv, about +18 ° C is fixed, and after sunset the environment cools down to +10 ° C. In the northern resort of Haifa, daily temperature fluctuations range from + 11 °C to +16 °C.

Jerusalem Tel Aviv Haifa Eilat

However, the point is not only in temperature indicators, but also in the amount of precipitation, which reaches its maximum in January, and in the level of air humidity (usually increasing in the evening), which affects the general perception of weather conditions. The most rainy are the northern and central parts of Israel. For example, in Eilat, at least 15 days are expected, marked by precipitation, in Tel Aviv this period is reduced to 11 days, Jerusalem is limited to 10 days (by the evening the air here cools down to +6 ° C), and in the Dead Sea resorts there are only 8 of them However, it should be understood that the nature of the January weather is quite changeable and no one can give a guarantee that there will be as many rainy days as indicated. Sometimes in the north, the rains turn into daily or prolonged downpours, which cover almost the entire month. Heaven seems to be breaking through, and no one can patch up this “hole”. In the south, on the contrary, the weather tends to surprise in the form of windless sunny days, when it is quite possible to put on a swimsuit and go to the beach.

What to do in Israel in January?

Israel is good at any time of the year. In particular, in January, rest here will be appreciated by those who do not tolerate two things: days exhausted by hot weather and dust storms, as well as the general tourist rush, which manifests itself in long queues for religious and historical monuments. The festive bustle is over, which means that you can enjoy a calm and measured rest. And the joy received from this cannot be overshadowed even by the strongest showers, which nature is very pleased with: the soil, absorbing moisture abundantly, responds with a riot of juicy greenery. So sightseeing can be combined with a pleasant contemplation of unseasonable spring landscapes.

beach holiday

In order to go swimming in the Mediterranean Sea of ​​Israel in January, you need to be either a strong original or a real Siberian who doesn’t care about anything, given the fact that in January there is already very little sun, and most of the days are marked by windy cloudy weather.

In addition, the water cools down to an average of +18 ° C (the only exception is the northern resort of Haifa from +17 ° C), and big waves often rise, the Dead Sea is somewhat warmer in January, nevertheless the water is very invigorating - no more than +20 °C Of course, Eilat with +22 °C remains the leader among resort destinations in January. The water near the coast does not cool below this mark due to the deep-sea warm current.

There are no strong winds in the Gulf of Eilat, so the most popular activity here is not swimming, but scuba diving. Those who are not indifferent to the "Kingdom of Neptune" will meet with kilometers of the most beautiful coral reef in the world, which is home to many species of marine life, landscapes cut by grottoes and gorges, and, if desired, underwater photography with colorful fish.

Entertainment and excursions

If the weather allows, be sure to go to the Negev desert, which clearly demonstrates where the Jews lived several centuries ago, and what was on the site of modern Israel. Don't forget to visit the nearby authentic cities of Ashkelon and Ofakim, and then stop by the desert capital of Beer Sheva, where the popular tourist site - the well of Abraham is located. Those who feed their energy shopping, in Israel will be able to find out what it's like to shop big. To do this, you need to take your will into a fist and come to the world's largest Diamond Exchange, where multimillion-dollar transactions are concluded every day.

"What about the will?" - you ask. And despite the fact that the temptation to spend something like $ 5,000-$ 10,000 (if you have such a sum of money) for some nice little ring is very great. January is also good (read - not expensive) in terms of taking care of one's own health, since the cost of procedures in the Dead Sea SPA centers decreases in the middle of winter.

Holidays and festivals

According to the Jewish calendar, in January 2013, the Israelis celebrate the New Year of the Trees (Tu Bishvat), an important holiday for all their people, which falls annually on the 15th of the month of Shevat. This event symbolizes the end of the rainy season and the beginning of a new growing season (a deeper meaning: the rebirth of nature to a new life). It is customary to plant trees on this day.

January in Israel is quite cool and rainy. The country is located in the subtropical zone, so the winters are mild. However, relaxing on the beach is unlikely to be comfortable - on the North Sea coast (Tel Aviv, Netanya, Haifa), the air warms up to an average of 17 ° C, and at night the air temperature is usually around 10 ° C.

It is a little warmer near the Red Sea, in Eilat thermometers show 21 ° C during the day, but by night the temperature drops to 10 ° C, and sometimes even to 0 ° C. This difference is explained by the fact that Eilat is surrounded on all sides by desert. So you need to take both light and warm clothes with you.

The water temperature in the Red Sea is about 22°C, in the Mediterranean Sea it is cooler - around 17°C. Since swimming in such water is not always comfortable, it is better to choose a hotel that has a heated pool.

January is the peak of the rainy season in Israel. The rains are not torrential, but they come often, this can spoil the mood a little. When traveling, be sure to take a jacket, an umbrella and waterproof shoes. Meaning relative humidity varies depending on the region, for example, in Eilat it is 50%, and in Jerusalem - 72%.

At the beginning of the year, the country is usually visited not for beach holiday but for wellness treatments. The coast is perfect for these purposes. Dead Sea. There, the air temperature is approximately 22 ° C, and the water is 21 ° C, sometimes there are higher values. Water is usually even warmer than air, and all due to the fact that it contains a lot of minerals. The weather in the resort towns on the coast of the Dead Sea is somewhat different from the weather in other regions of Israel - less precipitation falls in winter, short rains, and air humidity is only about 40%.

The resort of Ein Bokek is very popular - this is a whole chain of hotels that have their own SPA centers and health complexes with indoor heated pools with sea ​​water. But before you go on vacation, it is better to clarify the full list of services provided by the hotel. There are also medical centers at the resort, but they accept only those who come with their medical card, where there is a medical history.

January is the right time to make a pilgrimage to the holy places of Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, the weather only contributes to this. In the middle of winter, you can visit biblical places, where the key events history of Christianity. On January 6, pilgrims arrive in Bethlehem to take part in the liturgy in the Church of the Nativity of Christ, and on the night of the 19th they make their way to the Jordan River, in the waters of which they perform ablutions. A place that must be visited during a pilgrimage tour to Israel is the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

The visit to Israel was planned as a targeted one. Religious tour. I did not plan a beach holiday, I went in January.

What weather to expect in January

Israel met with morning coolness. I knew it was winter on the calendar, but I expected warmer weather. Ears frozen in a baseball cap. The sun warmed up during the day, it became more fun. I didn't have to take out my winter hat. The next week showed: sunglasses captured correctly. The thermometer showed 18 degrees, the sun looked through the clouds. Fly in January - take the clothes of the Russian September.

Jerusalem tourist

For any believer, a trip to Jerusalem is special.

About spiritual values, details of the most important excursion Christendom enough has been said. I want to tell you what bothered me. Before leaving for Israel, I mentally tuned in to an introverted, serious wave. It was not possible to concentrate on religious values. The apogee was the Way of Christ. A narrow street bordered on both sides by walls. A huge number of tour groups, mostly Japanese (what are they doing here en masse?!), tried to seep between us with loud screams, emotional explanations, crowds running up to photograph any significant inscription. The main dissonant impression is the market. Merchants stand along the Way, narrowing a small passage. They trade everything. I especially remember tomatoes and strawberries, illiquid fruits lay right under my feet, I was afraid to step on, slip. Sacred thoughts gradually disappeared.

If you are going on such a trip, do not be surprised:

• market on the Way;
• randomness of excursion groups;
• flash photography where prohibited;
• just dirt (I remember a clean postcard Vatican).

The place is holy, great. Not a landmark, much more significant, more important. I would like more respect for the shrine.

January Israel quite cool and rainy. Due to the subtropical climate, winters are mild here. locals such weather is called “cold”, but for us it is like returning to the middle.

That is why many tourists come here to rest in the middle of winter.

Air and water temperature

The thermometer can show various meanings in different areas Israel. On the Mediterranean coast during the day, the air warms up to 17 degrees Celsius, like water, and at night it rarely drops below 10.

On the coast of the Red Sea, it is a little warmer during the day - up to 21 ° C, but at night it is just as warm as in the Mediterranean.

Is it possible to swim, or where is it better to relax on the sea?

Arriving in such a “warm” country, our tourists will first of all want swim in the sea.

It is not advised to do this, the water is not yet so warm to comfortably relax on the sea, and the weather can surprise you with a sudden rain.

Netanya

This resort is inferior to Eilat in terms of daytime temperature values– 17°C, but at night it is warmer here – about 12 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the water is higher than that of the air by almost 2°.

Red and Dead Sea

Weather conditions on others resorts of the Red Sea almost do not differ from those that can be observed on Elai. 21-22°C during the day and about 10 degrees at night.

Resorts Dead Sea average temperatures differ by a couple of degrees from other resorts. 22-23°С in daytime, 21 and even higher - in water (due to mineral salts).

Another important Dead feature seas - less rainfall.

Fun time on vacation

Exists a large number of different activities that will captivate you during your January vacation:

• beach holiday(for the most seasoned tourists);
• desert excursions;
• shopping;
• visiting spa treatments;
• pilgrimage to holy places;
• festivals.

blessed land glad to receive guests in any season. Now you know what surprises the Israeli climate can bring, you will be able to properly pack your bags so that nothing spoils your trip.

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