WINTER in the UK is a gloomy affair with freezing temperatures and short days.
Many Brits opt to leave the country in the January months to escape the miserable rain that often plagues the early part of the year.
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Where is hot in January?
The hottest places in January tend to be long-haul destinations such as Cancun and Barbados.
But those keen to cut their carbon footprint – or flight time – might want to consider closer-to-home destinations.
European hotspots such as Tenerife and Lanzarote still offer warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine just a few hours' flight away.
The Met Office has revealed the top 10 holiday destinations which are the hottest in January:
- Singapore – 30.5C
- Cancun – 30.5C
- Manaus – 30C
- Barbados – 29.1C
- Rio de Janeiro – 29C
- Sydney – 27.4C
- Cape Town – 27C
- Cape Verde – 25.2C
- Tenerife – 21.1C
- Playa Blanca – 20.5C
We've rounded up some of the best places to book a holiday to in January, if you want some post-Christmas winter sun.
Tenerife
- Average temperature: 20C
Tenerife is a popular destination for Brits throughout the year, but it is still a great option even in winter.
Just a four-hour flight away from the UK, the Spanish island remains around 20C, much warmer than the UK.
- Jet2 holidays to Tenerife in January
Cancun
- Average temperature: 30C
The Mexican holiday hotspot remains around 30C even in January, making it perfect for a long-haul break.
Many tour operators offer cheap package deals to the Cancun resorts with sandy beaches and amazing Mexican food on offer.
- TUI holidays to Mexico in January
Jamaica
- Average temperature: 28C
With flights operating to Jamaica again, there has never been a better time to head to the Caribbean island.
Even in the evenings, temperatures remain warm, dropping to around 22C.
- British Airways holidays to Jamaica in January
Cape Verde
- Average temperature: 26C
South of the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa, Cape Verde shares the Canaries’ dry climate but it’s even hotter, with temperatures hovering in the mid-20s.
Only a six-hour flight from the UK, the islands offer a happy medium between a short flight to the Canaries or a longer trip to the tropics.
- TUI holidays to Cape Verde in January
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