When to goWhere to go
Where to go
in January
Peak ski season in the northern hemisphere, peak beach season south of the equator.
Best for sun
the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the UAE and East Africa.
Best for cool / snow
the Alps, Japan's powder and the Rockies.
12 picks for January
Tokyo
Japan
From$180
Santorini
Greece
From$240
Zermatt
Switzerland
From$410
Bali
Indonesia
From$95
New York
New York
USA
From$260
Lisbon
Portugal
From$120
Lucknow
Lucknow
India
From$55
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
India
From$55
Pimpri-Chinchwad
Pimpri-Chinchwad
India
From$55
Najafgarh
Najafgarh
India
From$55
Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur
India
From$55
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
India
From$55
Other months
Where to go in January — FAQs
- Where should I go on holiday in January?
- Peak ski season in the northern hemisphere, peak beach season south of the equator. For sun, look at the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the UAE and East Africa. For cooler trips, the Alps, Japan's powder and the Rockies.
- Is January a good time to travel?
- January is one of the most interesting months to plan around because conditions vary so much by region. The 12 picks above are chosen to be at their best — weather, prices, and crowds — in January specifically.
- What is the cheapest place to go in January?
- Lowest prices in January usually follow the regions in shoulder season — outside school holidays and big events. Check the picks above for places at their best-value moment this month.
- Where is hot in January?
- Reliably warm in January: the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the UAE and East Africa.