How is the weather in israel in january?

I'm going to Neve Tzedek in Tel Aviv in Israel, in a few weeks time...Tips please!!?

• I am going to Neve Tzedek in Tel Aviv in Israel, in a few weeks time! I'm very excited! but just have a few questions I wonder if anyone can answer?? I mentioned to some of my family I was going and they became concerned asking if I was safe! suicide bombers etc.. & the fact that I'm a 25 female. I want to know...is it safe? I will be staying with the family I work for when I'm there. What should I wear? are leggings and vest tops and flip flops ok? What will the weather be like end of December/Early January? Any areas should I avoid?

• Answer:

  first of all, good choice, Israel is a great country lots to see and do, you will love it, Tel Aviv is where all the action is. December / Jan is still winter so it might be cold and rainy, so you wouldnt be wearing flip flops and vests, take with you light winter clothes for that time. Yes Israel is very safe Visitors are always amazed at how safe they feel in Israel. The crime rate is far lower than almost every other western country. Even children walk freely in the streets at all hours. When asked how secure visitors felt in Israel The State of Israel and Keshet go to great lengths to safeguard every visitor. You will feel it from the moment that you approach your flight, and through the entire trip. Statistically, visiting Israel is safer than almost any other place in the western world, including the USA. This fear of visiting Israel is no more rational than fear of flying: the likelihood of an airline accident is less than 1 in 2 million, while the chances of dying in a car accident, according to the US Department of Transportation, is 1 in 7700. Measured by square feet and population, according to FBI statistics - Israel is far safer than most major North American cities! So, the response to the question "Is Israel a safe place to visit?" is, without hesitation yes, yes, YES! "It is ironic that in America we have deadbolts on our doors, locks on our windows, and alarms on our houses, and claim that Israel is too dangerous." M. Anstey, Washington DC Unfortunately, though, questioning safety is very common, especially since 9/11 (which you will remember happened in the US not Israel!). Based on sensationalized media coverage, many perceive Israel as a perpetual war zone. But Israel is not in a war in the conventional sense. No missiles, or scuds, or tanks in the streets. The Palestinian's are using a psychological weapon called: "Terror Attacks" They are called that because their MAIN goal is to spread terror and fear - if we give in to it, we will be aiding and abetting it There is a saying that you can call to the Lord anywhere, but in Israel it is a local call. HOW MUCH SAFER CAN YOU BE THAN THAT? Neve Tsedek is the oldest part of Tel Aviv while the neighborhood has gone yuppie in the past years, it has retained much of its old charm, its very central. Read more about the suburb here http://www.telaviv-insider.co.il/history... http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Mid... Hope you have a good trip