Spain
Tenerife
A mild coastal winter break with outdoor days
- Daytime high
- 22°
- Wet days
- 2 / month
- Budget
- Moderate
Where to travel in January.
Find your kind of trip. Compare the weather and budget, then choose where to stay.
Beach stays and southern island outingsPhú Quốc in JanuaryExplore areas & stays What kind of trip?
January destinations
20 places to compare · Typical weather, not a forecast
Thailand
Krabi
Beach time and island excursions
- Daytime high
- 33°
- Wet days
- 8 / month
- Budget
- Lower cost
Vietnam
Phú Quốc
Beach stays and southern island outings
- Daytime high
- 28°
- Wet days
- 10 / month
- Budget
- Lower cost
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Outdoor city days and beach time
- Daytime high
- 24°
- Wet days
- 2 / month
- Budget
- Higher cost
Maldives
The Maldives
A resort or local-island beach stay
- Daytime high
- 28°
- Wet days
- 9 / month
- Budget
- Higher cost
Morocco
Marrakech
City walks and hotel-based winter sun
- Daytime high
- 20°
- Wet days
- 4 / month
- Budget
- Lower cost
Norway
Tromsø
Arctic twilight, winter activities and aurora attempts
- Daytime high
- -2°
- Wet days
- 15 / month
- Budget
- Higher cost
South Africa
Cape Town
Summer beaches, hiking and wine-country days
- Daytime high
- 27°
- Wet days
- 2 / month
- Budget
- Moderate
Portugal
Madeira
Coastal walks and a mild winter escape
- Daytime high
- 20°
- Wet days
- 6 / month
- Budget
- Moderate
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s south coast
South-coast beaches, surf and heritage visits
- Daytime high
- 30°
- Wet days
- 15 / month
- Budget
- Lower cost
Mexico
Riviera Maya
Caribbean beach time and town or ruins excursions
- Daytime high
- 27°
- Wet days
- 12 / month
- Budget
- Moderate
Portugal
Lisbon
Museums, cafés and neighbourhood walks
- Daytime high
- 14°
- Wet days
- 7 / month
- Budget
- Moderate
Japan
Kyoto
Temple visits, winter food and New Year traditions
- Daytime high
- 9°
- Wet days
- 9 / month
- Budget
- Moderate
Finland
Rovaniemi
Snow activities, Arctic winter and aurora attempts
- Daytime high
- -8°
- Wet days
- 10 / month
- Budget
- Higher cost
Egypt
Luxor
Temples, tombs and winter archaeology
- Daytime high
- 22°
- Wet days
- 0 / month
- Budget
- Moderate
India
Goa
Dry-season beach stays and outdoor dining
- Daytime high
- 33°
- Wet days
- 1 / month
- Budget
- Moderate
Cambodia
Siem Reap
Angkor temples and outdoor history days
- Daytime high
- 31°
- Wet days
- 2 / month
- Budget
- Lower cost
Australia
Sydney
Harbour days, beaches and summer city breaks
- Daytime high
- 28°
- Wet days
- 12 / month
- Budget
- Higher cost
Barbados
Barbados
Winter beach time and resort stays
- Daytime high
- 26°
- Wet days
- 13 / month
- Budget
- Higher cost
Portugal
Porto
Food, wine lodges and historic city walks
- Daytime high
- 14°
- Wet days
- 11 / month
- Budget
- Lower cost
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Planning your January trip
Travel in January: a few questions
Weather, timing and the details that help you choose.
Where is warm enough for a beach holiday in January?
Krabi, Phú Quốc, the Maldives and Mexico’s Riviera Maya are useful starting points. Tenerife offers milder days closer to Europe, but the sea and evenings can feel cool.
Is January a good time for a European city break?
Lisbon and Porto suit a city break with museums, food and indoor stops for wet days. Tenerife and Madeira offer milder coastal options, while Rovaniemi suits a planned winter trip. Check daylight, local forecasts and opening hours.
Can I see the northern lights in January?
Tromsø and Rovaniemi have long winter nights, but an aurora sighting depends on clouds and solar activity. Allow several nights and choose activities you would enjoy even without a sighting.
Are January trips always cheaper?
No. New Year, school holidays and peak beach seasons can keep prices high. Compare the same travel dates and include transfers and meal plans when checking accommodation.
Browse by location
Where in the world?
Go from a region to your January base.
Americas
MexicoRiviera Maya 27°
Asia
ThailandKrabi 33°
VietnamPhú Quốc 28°
United Arab EmiratesDubai 24°
MaldivesThe Maldives 28°
Sri LankaSri Lanka’s south coast 30°
JapanKyoto 9°
IndiaGoa 33°
CambodiaSiem Reap 31°
Caribbean
BarbadosBarbados 26°
Oceania
AustraliaSydney 28°