Where is hot in January?

Where is hot in January? As the Mediterranean cools down from another summer holiday season other destinations around the world are coming into hot weather. If you're seeking day long sunbathing sessions in January on the beaches of the Balearics or the Greek Islands you'll be disappointed, we've picked out some destinations that might tempt holiday makers keen to escape to where is hot in January.

Egypt        Canary Islands        Dubai      Cancun        Florida 

Average January Temperature: 25ºC
Average January Rainfall: 67mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 8hrs

Any of the Caribbean islands will satisfy the need for a spot of guaranteed winter sun in January. From the Bahamas in the north of the Caribbean region to Barbados in the south, there will be plenty of package holiday deals to suit the budgets of most travellers desperate to soak up some winter rays this January. For example, the Dominican Republic has excellent all-inclusive resorts and enjoys a fantastic January climate; the temperature peaks around midday at 26 to 27ºC, and the rainfall statistics are pleasing too; the Dominican Republic has just 50mm of rain per month and that usually falls at night, when you'll be sipping a rum and coke and tucking into the local cuisine!

Egypt:

Average January Temperature: 21ºC
Average January Rainfall: 1mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 8hrs

Heading further south to Egypt is a better option for hot holidays in January on the beach. The resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh have average temperatures of 27ºC in January which means a day lounging by the pool or snorkelling in the Red Sea is a real possibility as winter descends on the UK. The slight drop in temperatures in comparison to the summer months means the sea is perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving as visibility is at its best.

Canary Islands:

Average January Temperature: 22ºC
Average January Rainfall: 34mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 6hrs

The Canary Islands are just over 50 miles from sub Saharan Africa and so benefit from a pleasant climate and plenty of sunshine all year round, perfect for a hot winter sun holiday. With average winter temperatures hovering around a very mild 22ºC, sunbathing around the pool or relaxing on the 930 miles of beaches is an everyday possibility.

Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, has some stunning beaches, notably Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. It is also an excellent place to see volcanic activity with Mount Teide looming over the central part of the island. Next in size, Gran Canaria, also plays host to some beautiful beaches, in particular, Maspalomas, with its white beach and huge sand dunes which providing a spectacular backdrop along the 3.5 mile stretch of beach.

Other islands such as Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and La Gomera also enjoy pleasant winter sun temperatures, averaging around 22 degrees in January, and as the peak season has long since passed you'll be able to pick up some bargain package deals in January. 

Dubai:

Average January Temperature: 19ºC
Average January Rainfall: 15mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 8hrs

The hot and arid desert climate of Dubai is perfect if you're looking for where is hot in January as it guarantees hot and sunny weather all year round. In fact, it's almost too hot in the summer months with temperatures reaching over 40ºC. A much more pleasant time to visit Dubai is from November to March when temperatures tolerable for sun seekers. Beautiful beaches line Dubai's coastline such as Jumeirah Beach, home to Dubai's best holiday clubs and hotels. Dubai has even has a Spice Souk, Perfume Souk and Fish Souk which are well worth a visit. Recently opened, the Dubai Mall has the world's largest number of retailers in one mall with 1,200 shops, in air-conditioned bliss.

Thrill seeking visitors should try a 4X4 desert safari which takes you on a tour of the awe-inspiring dunes, you can also stop at local Arabian settlements and even try your hand at sandboarding!

Cancun:

Average January Temperature:  28ºC
Average January Rainfall: 66mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 6hrs

Famed for its nightlife and white sandy beaches, Cancun is a top Caribbean holiday destination all year round. Despite a 10 hour flight time from the UK, Cancun is well worth the effort to guarantee a great party and a fantastic tan even in the depths of January. It's worth bearing in mind, that the beaches of Cancun are split between the north and the east. To the north, Playa Las Perlas and Playa Linda are superb for watersports, in particular the excellent diving tours and turtle farm close to Isla Mujeres. Whilst the eastern side of Cancun is home to Playa Ballenas, Gaviota Azul, San Miguelito and Playa Delfines; quieter beaches though susceptible to stronger winds but are ideal if you are seeking a peaceful January escape. Away from the beaches, Chichen Itza is an amazing Mayan ruins site with amazing pyramids and stunning temples, well worth a day trip.

Cape Verde:

Average January Temperature:  24ºC
Average January Rainfall: 2mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 7hrs

Situated 500km just off the coast West Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Verde is an eclectic hybrid of African and Portuguese cultural influences. Though Cape Verde is not a mainstream tourist mecca unlike the Canary or Balearic Islands, it does still attract large numbers of visitors to the stunning beaches of Sal and Boa Vista. For active thrill seekers, a holiday to Cape Verde could involve awesome hiking on hillsides layered with frozen lava, incredible surfing and windsurfing and excellent deep sea fishing. If you're looking for something a little different and average daytime temperatures of 24 degrees then Cape Verde could be the remote escape you're looking for.

Florida:

Average January Temperature:  23ºC
Average January Rainfall: 60mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 7hrs

If you're looking for where is hot in January for a holiday, then Disneyworld and the Orlando theme parks plus stunning beaches such as St Petersburg and Clearwater make Florida a brilliant choice for a hot family holiday in January. With average temperature high's of 23 degrees and average January rainfall of 6cm in comparison to 20cm in June, it's definitely a safe bet for British holidaymakers desperate for some vitamin D.