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Jaipur
India- Temperature
- 8–22°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$
+Comfortable weather and Jaipur Literature Festival.
–Cold mornings and foggy starts.
January
Best city breaks in January
For a city break in January, Jaipur comes out first, with average highs around 22°C and high crowds.
City destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for January, and links to the full January guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
#1 on this list: Jaipur
2Bangkok
Thailand- Temperature
- 23–33°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+One of Bangkok's driest and most comfortable months, making it excellent for temples, markets and exploring the city.
–Peak-season demand means higher hotel rates and more visitors.
3Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 14–24°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Some of the best weather of the year — warm, sunny days around 24–25°C, ideal for beaches, rooftops and desert trips.
–One of the busiest and most expensive months, especially during the Dubai Shopping Festival.
4Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam- Temperature
- 23–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry and sunny
–Busier around Tet
5Orlando
United States- Temperature
- 10–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Mild, relatively dry weather and a good reset after the holiday peak.
–The first week can still be busy around New Year and school holidays.
6Lima
Peru- Temperature
- 20–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$
+Sunny beach weather and long days.
–Hot and busy beaches.
7Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 11–20°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet streets, lower rates and a packed awards-season calendar.
–Cooler nights and a higher chance of rain than the rest of the year.
8Milan
Italy- Temperature
- -1–7°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- €€
+Museums and galleries with almost no one in them, at the year’s lowest rates.
–Cold, grey and short days — outdoor time is limited.
9Sydney
Australia- Temperature
- 20–28°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Peak summer, beaches and huge event energy.
–Christmas/New Year demand makes hotels expensive and popular areas busy.
10Tokyo
Japan- Temperature
- 1–10°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- $$
+Dry blue skies, the lowest rates of the year and almost no queues.
–Cold mornings and a near-shutdown during the first days of the month.
11Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala- Temperature
- 11–23°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$
+Clear mornings and sharp volcano views.
–Cold nights and busier hotels.
12Melbourne
Australia- Temperature
- 16–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Grand Slam tennis and summer evenings.
–Busy, pricey, with the odd heatwave.
13Tromsø
Norway- Temperature
- -5–-1°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Dark skies and the film festival.
–Polar night until about January 15.
14Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 8–17°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+Mild weather + strong value
–Too cool for reliable beach days
15Hong Kong
Hong Kong- Temperature
- 15–19°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Very low rainfall
–Can feel cool and cloudy
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for January.
FAQ
Best city breaks in January
What are the best city breaks in January?
Jaipur, Bangkok and Dubai come out best in January. City destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in January?
Bangkok, with average highs around 33°C in January.
Which of these is quietest in January?
Milan, where crowds in January are very low.
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