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Weather abroad · January

Where's hot in January?

Hot places in our list17 of 63
Quickest flight to 25°C+Barbados, 8h 45m
HottestCambodia, 28°C

January is grey at home and cheap abroad once the New Year rush ends. For heat within five hours, the Canaries are the only sure bet. Further afield, it's peak season in the Caribbean, Thailand, the Gulf and the Indian Ocean.

Hot within 5 hours

Nowhere within 5 hours averages 21°C this month. These come closest, and afternoons are 4 to 6°C warmer.

Long-haul heat

Average 25°C or more. Shortest flights first.

Pleasant city breaks

12 to 20°C and under 4 hours away: good for walking all day.

Cold-weather breaks

2°C or colder on average and under 5 hours away: Christmas markets, snow and northern lights.

Temperatures are 24-hour monthly averages for one city in each place. Flight times are straight-line estimates from Heathrow. Season labels show our when-to-go rating for January.

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Questions people ask

Where is hot in January within 5 hours of the UK?
Nowhere in our list averages 21°C or more within 5 hours this month. Look at long-haul options.
Where is good for a city break in January?
Malta (15°C), Spain (13°C), Portugal (13°C) are all under 4 hours away and pleasant for walking all day.
Where is the hottest place to go in January?
Of the places we track, Cambodia is hottest, averaging 28°C in Phnom Penh.

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Waymark summarises official UK government (FCDO) travel advice and other public sources to help you plan. It is not a substitute for that advice, which can change at short notice. Always read the latest FCDO page for your destination and check your insurance before you book. Content last checked 22 October 2026.