Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Alexandria | Tel Aviv | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F)▲ | 16°C (61°F) | Alexandria |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 11°C (52°F)▲ | 10°C (50°F) | Alexandria |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 11 days | Alexandria |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 24 mm▲ | 101 mm | Alexandria |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h▲ | 19 km/h | Alexandria |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Alexandria edges ahead as the better destination in January. Alexandria offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Tel Aviv sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Alexandria sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Tel Aviv is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Alexandria is the stronger choice in January.
Alexandria reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Tel Aviv averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Alexandria receives approximately 24 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Tel Aviv sees 101 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Alexandria the drier option by 5 rain days and 77 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 17°C, lows of 11°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 10°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Alexandria | Tel Aviv | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 17°C | 6d | 16°C | 11d |
| Feb | 18°C | 4d | 17°C | 9d |
| Mar | 20°C | 2d | 20°C | 6d |
| Apr | 23°C | 1d | 23°C | 3d |
| May | 26°C | 1d | 27°C | 1d |
| Jun | 28°C | 0d | 29°C | 0d |
| Jul | 30°C | 0d | 30°C | 0d |
| Aug | 30°C | 0d | 31°C | 0d |
| Sep | 29°C | 0d | 30°C | 1d |
| Oct | 27°C | 1d | 28°C | 3d |
| Nov | 23°C | 3d | 23°C | 6d |
| Dec | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 10d |
Alexandria Weather in January
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