1
Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 11–20°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet streets, lower rates and a packed awards-season calendar.
–Cooler nights and a higher chance of rain than the rest of the year.
January
Least crowded places to visit in January
Los Angeles is the best of the quiet destinations in January, with low crowds and average highs around 20°C.
Destinations with low or very low crowds and decent weather in the month, ranked by how good the month is overall. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for January, and links to the full January guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Valencia (#4 on this list)
2Milan
Italy- Temperature
- -1–7°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- €€
+Museums and galleries with almost no one in them, at the year’s lowest rates.
–Cold, grey and short days — outdoor time is limited.
3Tokyo
Japan- Temperature
- 1–10°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- $$
+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.
- 4
Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 8–17°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+Mild weather + strong value
–Too cool for reliable beach days
5Barcelona
Spain- Temperature
- 6–14°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+One of the quietest and best-value periods.
–Cool temperatures and a higher chance of rain.
6Madrid
Spain- Temperature
- 3–10°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Low crowds + better hotel value
–Cool nights
7Marrakech
Morocco- Temperature
- 6–19°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+More space in the medina
–Cold evenings
8Rome
Italy- Temperature
- 3–13°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+One of the quietest and best-value periods, making major sights much easier to experience.
–Cool temperatures, shorter days and a higher chance of rain.
9Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Green landscapes, warm temperatures and a much quieter Bali.
–Heavy tropical showers and high humidity can interrupt beach days.
10Madeira
Portugal- Temperature
- 14–20°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Mild and good value.
–Rainy spells.
11San Diego
United States- Temperature
- 10–19°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Whale watching and good rates.
–Cool water and some rain.
12Seville
Spain- Temperature
- 6–16°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Low crowds + low prices
–Cool evenings and occasional rain
13London
United Kingdom- Temperature
- 5–8°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+One of London's quietest periods, with strong hotel value and easy access to major sights.
–Short, cold days and frequent rain limit outdoor time.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for January.
FAQ
Least crowded places to visit in January
What are the best quiet destinations in January?
Los Angeles, Milan and Tokyo come out best in January. Destinations with low or very low crowds and decent weather in the month, ranked by how good the month is overall.
Which of these is warmest in January?
Bali, with average highs around 31°C in January.
Which of these is quietest in January?
Milan, where crowds in January are very low.
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