January weather - Winter 2025

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average sea temperature in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average UV index in January

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Weather in January

The composite weather scene for Gaza, West Bank in January, stresses the onset of the year with cooler conditions. The city witnesses modest daytime temperatures around 18.3°C (64.9°F) and significant rainfall of 104mm (4.09") as a characteristic of winter in this part of the world. Comparatively cooler than the months that follow, daylight is fairly limited, scarce sunshine, and higher humidity make the atmosphere heavier. The city warms up progressively as January’s somewhat chilly weather gives way to relatively milder February.

Temperature

January, with an average high of 18.3°C (64.9°F) and a low of 9.4°C (48.9°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Gaza.

Humidity

In Gaza, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not a pleasurable activity for the majority of people. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:16 EET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Gaza's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 18.3°C (64.9°F) to a low of 9.4°C (48.9°F).

What is the average January temperature?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F) and a low-temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the rainiest month?

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Gaza, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 104mm (4.09") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the sea temperature in January?

In January, the average sea temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:16 EET.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Gaza have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

20.6°C 69.1°F

18.3°C 64.9°F

18.9°C 66°F

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average high temperature in January: 18.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.4°C).

Average humidity in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average rainfall in January: 104mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average sea temperature in January: 18.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (17.7°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average UV index in January
Gaza, West Bank

Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

January weather forecast
Gaza, West Bank

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