Where's hot in January?
Take a look at our recommended holiday destinations and holiday deals this January
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Escape this winter
If you’re keen to get away in January to escape from the cold and enjoy some sunshine, why not take a look through our recommendations for a winter holiday? You'll need to fly for at least four hours, but there are some fantastic destinations waiting for you when you get off the plane.
The Caribbean
Avg. temperature: 26°C | Avg. hours of sunshine: 8 hrs | Avg. flight time: 9 hrs
With a flight time of around nine hours from the UK, the islands of the Caribbean Sea offer winter sun heaven and a real chance to rest and relax.
From the Bahamas in the north of the Caribbean region to Barbados in the south, we compare a huge range of package holiday deals to suit the budgets of travellers who are desperate to soak up some winter rays. The best prices will be found in the Spanish Caribbean destinations of the Dominican Republic and Cuba, both of which have excellent all-inclusive resorts and usually enjoy fantastic weather in January.
The Canary Islands
Avg. temperature: 22°C | Avg. hours of sunshine: 6 hrs | Avg. flight time: 4.5 hrs
With four main and three lesser-known islands to choose from, there’s plenty of variety in this Spanish region. Four hours flying time south of the UK, you'll find everything from party resorts and a huge volcano on Tenerife and some of the best windsurfing on Fuerteventura, to family resorts on Lanzarote and enormous sand dunes on Gran Canaria.
Whether you seek luxury high-end accommodation in five-star resorts with golf courses and spas, or simple self-catering accommodation on a budget, the islands cover all bases. What’s more, January holidays can usually be found at excellent prices, with frequent flights from the UK.
Dubai
Avg. temperature: 19°C | Avg. hours of sunshine: 8 hrs | Avg. flight time: 7 hrs
If you're trying to find out where is hot in January, you might find the arid desert climate of Dubai to be the perfect choice, with guaranteed hot and sunny weather all year round. In fact, it's almost too hot in the summer months, with temperatures regularly reaching 40C and above, so a much more pleasant time to visit Dubai is from November to March when temperatures are more tolerable for sun-seekers.
Thrillseeking 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
Avg. temperature: 28°C | Avg. hours of sunshine: 6 hrs | Avg. flight time: 11 hrs
Despite a 10-hour flight time from the UK, Cancun is well worth the effort to guarantee a great atmosphere and a fantastic tan even in the depths of January.
To the north, Playa Las Perlas and Playa Linda are superb for watersports, especially the excellent diving tours and turtle farm close to Isla Mujeres. The eastern side of Cancun is home to Playa Ballenas, Gaviota Azul, San Miguelito and Playa Delfines. These are quieter beaches which can be susceptible to stronger winds, but they’re ideal if you are seeking a peaceful January escape.
Cape Verde
Avg. temperature: 24°C | Avg. hours of sunshine: 7 hrs | Avg. flight time: 6 hrs
Situated 500km off the coast of West Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Verde is an eclectic hybrid of African and Portuguese cultural influences. Although 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 thrillseekers, a holiday to Cape Verde could involve hiking on hillsides layered with frozen lava, incredible surfing and windsurfing, and excellent deep sea fishing.
Florida
Avg. temperature: 23°C | Avg. hours of sunshine: 7 hrs | Avg. flight time: 9.5 hrs
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 highs of 23C and average January rainfall of 6cm compared to 20cm in June, it's a safe bet for British holidaymakers desperate for some vitamin D.
