Post-Christmas, there’s always something far less jolly waiting on the other side of the unwrapped presents – the depths of British winter.
But while the January blues are on the horizon for some, those ‘in the know’ are aware that the beginning of a new year can be the best time to jet off in search of winter sun.
The southern side of the world is at the height of summer in January, with destinations like Melbourne and Zanzibar offering warm city breaks or sun-drenched beach holidays.
Cities such as Buenos Aires and Ho Chi Minh provide some South American summer flair and southeast Asian character respectively, while perennial island favourites like Barbados and Tenerife remain the go-to for a sunny fly-and-flop holiday with just the right amount of things to see.
Half of the world is basking in the high 20s as we hide away in sub-zeros, so we’ve narrowed down some of the best destinations for a warm January trip.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
January is roughly the middle of summer in Buenos Aires
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- Average temperature in January: 25C
- Hours of sunshine per day: 9
Known as the ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires is an eclectic capital city that still houses remnants of its country’s often complicated, sometimes sobering history. Architecturally, it is far more similar to a European city than a South American one, a characteristic seen in buildings like the Art Deco Metropolitan Theatre or the Beaux-Arts Kirchener Cultural Centre.
Culturally however, Buenos Aires is the centre of the vibrant, energetic Argentinian way of life. By day, the streets of districts like Palermo, Almagro and San Telmo hum with the chaotic activity of eager tourists, local football fans and alfresco cafe terraces, while at night the equally frenzied nightlife is on show through the Latin music blasted out of bar speakers and the proliferation of intense tango shows.
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Barbados
Barbados is in the middle of its dry season during January, meaning you’ll miss the rainstorms that sometimes plague the island
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- Average temperature in January: 26C
- Hours of sunshine per day: 9
This beautiful Caribbean island has long-term links with the UK, making it a perennially popular destination with Brits from winter through to the height of summer. Expect highs of around 29C, and many tourists who…
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