Best places to travelin January
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A city break in January.

A change of scenery, a few favorite streets and time to explore. Compare the conditions for a short trip this month.

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Budget is an editorial estimate for accommodation and food, excluding flights. It is not a price quote.

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January destinations

9 places to compare · Typical weather, not a forecast

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Outdoor city days and beach time

Daytime high
24°
Wet days
2 / 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
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
Australia

Sydney

Harbour days, beaches and summer city breaks

Daytime high
28°
Wet days
12 / month
Budget
Higher cost
Portugal

Porto

Food, wine lodges and historic city walks

Daytime high
14°
Wet days
11 / month
Budget
Lower cost

Weather: Station normals or historical averages; periods and wet-day definitions vary by place. Conditions vary locally. Sources & definitions

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