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Where to go in January

January is high summer in the Southern Hemisphere and the dry season across much of South-East Asia, India and the Caribbean, while northern cities are quiet, cold and good value.

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  1. Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, lit up at dusk

    Bangkok

    Thailand

    The cool, dry season brings the most comfortable weather of the year.

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  2. Kata Beach, Phuket

    Phuket

    Thailand

    Calm seas and sunshine on the Andaman coast; peak beach season.

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  3. The Taj Mahal and its reflecting pool, Agra

    Taj Mahal

    Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Cool, dry days in northern India; early mornings can be misty.

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  4. Sigiriya rock seen from a distance

    Sigiriya

    Central Province, Sri Lanka

    One of the driest periods in central Sri Lanka, good for the climb.

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  5. Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour

    Sydney

    Australia

    Summer beach days and long evenings around the harbour.

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  6. Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia

    Bondi Beach

    Sydney, Australia

    Peak summer at Sydney's famous beach; swim between the flags.

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  7. Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand

    Fiordland National Park

    Southland, New Zealand

    Summer in New Zealand, with long days for Milford Sound and the walks.

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  8. Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes Region, Chile

    Torres del Paine National Park

    Magallanes Region, Chile

    Patagonian summer: the main trekking season, with long daylight (and wind).

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  9. Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

    Grace Bay Beach

    Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

    Dry, sunny Caribbean winter weather with calm turquoise water.

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  10. A beach in Cancún's Hotel Zone

    Cancún

    Mexico

    Dry season on the Caribbean coast, with warm sea and less humidity.

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  11. Wind towers in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai

    Dubai

    United Arab Emirates

    Mild, sunny winter weather ideal for the desert and the beach.

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  12. Odori Park and the Sapporo TV Tower

    Sapporo

    Japan

    Deep snow; the city's snow festival is usually held in early February, with winter scenes all month.

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  13. Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay from Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset

    Rio de Janeiro

    Brazil

    Hot summer, beach life and the build-up to Carnival (whose dates move each year).

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  14. Wineglass Bay from the lookout, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania

    Tasmania

    Tasmania, Australia

    Summer in Tasmania: long days for Freycinet, Cradle Mountain and the beaches.

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A selection, not a ranking. Weather and seasonal events vary; always check local conditions and official information before you travel.

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