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The best places to visit in January are Jaipur, Dubai and Andaman. The most affordable good option is Puri at about ₹14,040 per person for 4 days.
18 great matches
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JaipurExcellent · 90
Rajasthan1–31°C · 5 mm rainDry · Jaipur Literature Festival · peak season — book early4 days from ₹19,700 ppD
DubaiExcellent · 90
United Arab Emirates13–28°C · 17 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · Dubai Shopping Festival (Dec–Jan) · peak season — book early4 days from ₹67,070 ppA
AndamanExcellent · 80
Andaman & Nicobar24–30°C · 42 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹28,030 ppU
UdaipurExcellent · 77
Rajasthan3–32°C · 2 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹20,330 ppM
MunnarExcellent · 77
Kerala12–32°C · 12 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹20,750 ppA
AgraExcellent · 76
Uttar Pradesh0–32°C · 13 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹16,690 ppP
PuriExcellent · 75
Odisha10–33°C · 11 mm rainDry · best season4 days from ₹14,040 ppM
MaldivesExcellent · 75
Maldives25–29°C · 62 mm rainPleasant weather · peak season — book early4 days from ₹68,470 ppV
VaranasiExcellent · 74
Uttar Pradesh3–33°C · 12 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹16,040 ppG
GoaExcellent · 71
Goa20–34°C · 1 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹19,900 ppC
CoorgExcellent · 71
Karnataka12–34°C · 2 mm rainDry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹20,740 ppS
Sri LankaGood · 67
Sri Lanka18–34°C · 76 mm rainPeak season — book early5 days from ₹47,790 ppB
Bangkok & PattayaGood · 57
Thailand11–39°C · 16 mm rainVery hot · dry · peak season — book early4 days from ₹35,610 ppR
RishikeshGood · 55
Uttarakhand2–29°C · 33 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · off-season prices4 days from ₹16,820 ppM
ManaliGood · 55
Himachal Pradesh-31–3°C · 36 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · off-season prices4 days from ₹17,310 ppN
NepalGood · 55
Nepal-0–24°C · 10 mm rainPleasant weather · dry · off-season prices4 days from ₹20,120 ppV
VietnamGood · 51
Vietnam2–33°C · 32 mm rainDry · off-season prices5 days from ₹33,100 ppS
SrinagarGood · 50
Jammu & Kashmir-21–13°C · 67 mm rainPleasant weather · off-season prices4 days from ₹20,200 ppBest places in January by travel type
Beach destinations 7Hill stations 5Heritage & culture trips 6Spiritual & pilgrimage places 4Nature & wildlife getaways 3Adventure destinations 5Honeymoon destinations 7Family-friendly destinations 7
Best places in India in January
- Jaipur — Dry, Jaipur Literature Festival, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹19,700 per person.
- Andaman — Pleasant weather, dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹28,030 per person.
- Udaipur — Dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹20,330 per person.
- Munnar — Dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹20,750 per person.
- Agra — Dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹16,690 per person.
Best international trips in January
- Dubai — Pleasant weather, dry, Dubai Shopping Festival (Dec–Jan), peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹67,070 per person.
- Maldives — Pleasant weather, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹68,470 per person.
- Sri Lanka — Peak season — book early. 5 days from ₹47,790 per person.
- Bangkok & Pattaya — Very hot, dry, peak season — book early. 4 days from ₹35,610 per person.
- Nepal — Pleasant weather, dry, off-season prices. 4 days from ₹20,120 per person.
Places to avoid in January
- Bali: heavy monsoon rain, off-season prices (33°C, 317 mm rain)
January weather by destination
| Destination | Max °C | Min °C | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | 32 | 0 | 13 mm | Excellent |
| Andaman | 30 | 24 | 42 mm | Excellent |
| Bali | 33 | 22 | 317 mm | Avoid |
| Bangkok & Pattaya | 39 | 11 | 16 mm | Good |
| Coorg | 34 | 12 | 2 mm | Excellent |
| Dubai | 28 | 13 | 17 mm | Excellent |
| Gangtok | 14 | -12 | 5 mm | Okay |
| Goa | 34 | 20 | 1 mm | Excellent |
| Jaipur | 31 | 1 | 5 mm | Excellent |
| Leh Ladakh | 1 | -39 | 23 mm | Okay |
| Maldives | 29 | 25 | 62 mm | Excellent |
| Manali | 3 | -31 | 36 mm | Good |
| Munnar | 32 | 12 | 12 mm | Excellent |
| Nepal | 24 | -0 | 10 mm | Good |
| Puri | 33 | 10 | 11 mm | Excellent |
| Rishikesh | 29 | 2 | 33 mm | Good |
| Shimla | 27 | -1 | 40 mm | Okay |
| Singapore | 31 | 22 | 235 mm | Okay |
| Sri Lanka | 34 | 18 | 76 mm | Good |
| Srinagar | 13 | -21 | 67 mm | Good |
| Udaipur | 32 | 3 | 2 mm | Excellent |
| Varanasi | 33 | 3 | 12 mm | Excellent |
| Vietnam | 33 | 2 | 32 mm | Good |
Long-term monthly averages (NASA POWER climatology).
Best places to visit in January from your city
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the best place to visit in January?
Jaipur, Dubai and Andaman rank highest for January based on weather, rainfall, season and events.
What is the cheapest place to visit in January?
Puri is the most affordable well-rated choice at around ₹14,040 per person for 4 days (two travellers sharing, mid-range, excluding travel).
Where should I not travel in January?
Skip Bali in January — mainly because of heavy monsoon rain.
Where can I see snow in January?
Good snow options in January include Manali and Srinagar.
Scores combine long-term weather averages, season and events. Costs are mid-range estimates for two people sharing; hotels cost more in peak months. Costs are estimates based on average prices and can change with season, availability and booking time. Always confirm current prices before booking.