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January · 6 destinations

Where to go in January

Start the year with a trip that fits your pace: compare warm destinations and cooler city options. Check holiday dates separately; climate figures do not account for opening hours or prices.

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Illustration: Cambodia01
Warm air

Cambodia

Angkor Wat, floating villages, and Khmer culture.

26°C air10 mm rain
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For warmth: about 26°C at the dataset reference point.

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These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: Australia02
Warm air

Australia

Continent upside down: kangaroos, koalas, Great Barrier Reef, and surfing.

26°C air60 mm rain
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For warmth: about 26°C at the dataset reference point.

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These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: Egypt03
Cities and sightseeing

Egypt

Great Pyramids, ancient Luxor temples, and best Red Sea diving.

18°C air5 mm rain
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For cities and sightseeing; climate estimate: 18°C.

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These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: UAE04
Cities and sightseeing

UAE

Luxury in the desert, world's tallest building, and shopping.

18°C air15 mm rain
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For cities and sightseeing; climate estimate: 18°C.

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These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: India05
Cooler weather

India

Taj Mahal, spices, Bollywood, and infinite diversity.

14°C air15 mm rain
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Cooler air: about 14°C at the dataset reference point.

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These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: Colombia06
Cooler weather

Colombia

Cartagena, coffee, Amazonia, and salsa in Cali.

14°C air40 mm rain
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Cooler air: about 14°C at the dataset reference point.

Keep in mind
These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Air temperature and rainfall are rough monthly estimates, not a forecast for a particular resort.

Climate at a glance

January · climate estimates
DestinationAirRain
Cambodia26°C10 mm
Australia26°C60 mm
Egypt18°C5 mm
UAE18°C15 mm
India14°C15 mm
Colombia14°C40 mm

Rainfall is in mm per month. Check sea temperatures separately.

Before you go

Choose the exact location

A reference point does not describe a whole country. Choose a city, coast or route and check its local climate, then the forecast for your dates. Air temperature cannot establish swimming conditions, nor can a monthly average establish trail access.

Check your exact dates

Check opening hours, transport, accommodation and entry rules for your passport. Holiday dates, prices and travel availability cannot be inferred from climate figures.

How these destinations were chosen

We screen the whole climate dataset: at least 22°C for warm air; 10–26°C and up to 200 mm rain for city/culture destinations; 8–19°C and up to 200 mm for cooler weather. Seasonal options match every month. Cards cover different regions; other matches are listed below. This is preliminary climate comparison, not a safety, entry or availability check.

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These are climate comparisons, not checks of safety, entry rules or travel availability. The entire catalogue is screened; having a guide is not required.

Continue comparing Cambodia, Australia, Egypt. You can also choose each option individually in its card.

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