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Bangkok
Thailand- Temperature
- 23–33°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+One of Bangkok's driest and most comfortable months, making it excellent for temples, markets and exploring the city.
–Peak-season demand means higher hotel rates and more visitors.
January
Warmest places to visit in January
The warmest place in January is Bangkok, with average highs around 33°C. The list runs down to 29°C at number 15.
Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for January, and links to the full January guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
#1 on this list: Bangkok
2Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–33°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry, sunny and excellent for beaches and boat trips.
–Peak-season demand and prices.
3Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 24–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Beach days, swimming, snorkeling, diving and warm-weather escapes
–Heat, humidity and lingering New Year crowds
4Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam- Temperature
- 23–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry and sunny
–Busier around Tet
5Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm sea and lush landscapes.
–Heavy rain and cyclone risk.
6Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Dry-season sunshine, calm water and excellent visibility make January a classic Maldives month.
–Christmas/New Year demand carries into early January and resort rates remain high.
7Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Green landscapes, warm temperatures and a much quieter Bali.
–Heavy tropical showers and high humidity can interrupt beach days.
8Singapore
Singapore- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Chinese New Year can fall in late January.
–Monsoon rain is still common.
9Cartagena
Colombia- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Very high
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry-season weather at its most reliable.
–The busiest and most expensive stretch of the year.
10Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Warm sea and long, bright days.
–Heat, humidity and the year's highest prices.
11Chiang Mai
Thailand- Temperature
- 16–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The coolest, clearest weather of the year.
–High season prices and crowds.
12Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Sunny, breezy and dry-ish.
–Busy and expensive.
13Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Warm seas and vivid greenery
–Frequent rain and high humidity
14Buenos Aires
Argentina- Temperature
- 20–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Quieter city as many locals are on holiday.
–Heat, humidity and some closures.
15Oaxaca
Mexico- Temperature
- 10–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry, sunny days and comfortable evenings.
–Cool mornings and nights.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for January.
FAQ
Warmest places to visit in January
What are the best warm destinations in January?
Bangkok, Phuket and Zanzibar come out best in January. Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month.
Which of these is warmest in January?
Bangkok, with average highs around 33°C in January.
Which of these is quietest in January?
Bali, where crowds in January are low.
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