Where to go in January for sun
Start your new year strong with a warming winter sun escape in January. If this sounds like your kind of resolution, let us help you decide where to go with our bespoke pick of the top 10 destinations for every interest.
From richly-scented city breaks in fascinating and historic urban centres to sun-drenched coastlines with swimming pools, sun loungers and all the cocktails you could wish for, our eclectic list of places to go in January is sure to please.
| Destination | Temperature | Daily sunshine | Flight time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Min | |||
| 1. Goa, India | 32°C | 20°C | 10 hours | 9.5 hours |
| 2. Maldives | 30°C | 25°C | 9 hours | 10 hours |
| 3. Barbados | 28°C | 21°C | 9 hours | 9 hours |
| 4. Phuket, Thailand | 32°C | 23°C | 9 hours | 15 hours |
| 5. Mauritius | 30°C | 22°C | 8 hours | 12 hours |
| 6. Kerala, India | 31°C | 22°C | 9 hours | 12 hours |
| 7. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 19°C | 13°C | 7 hours | 4.5 hours |
| 8. Cape Town, South Africa | 25°C | 15°C | 11 hours | 11.5 hours |
| 9. Grenada | 29°C | 21°C | 8 hours | 11 hours |
| 10. Marrakech, Morocco | 18°C | 6°C | 7 hours | 3.5 hours |
Take your pick from our selection of the top 10 destinations for winter sun in January based on different interests, distances and types of weather.
Top 10 sunny holiday destinations in January
- Goa, India
- Maldives
- Barbados
- Phuket, Thailand
- Mauritius
- Kerala, India
- Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Grenada
- Marrakech, Morocco
Sunny holiday destinations by month
Check out our top 10 sunny holiday destinations for each month of the year. Whether you're looking for summer breaks or winter sun escapes, we'll show you where to get the best weather, expected flight time and what each destination is most well-known for.
Looking for more? Check out our complete guide to the weather in January and see where we recommend that has the best weather for a holiday.
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