Where to travel in January.

January is peak cool-dry season for Southeast Asia and the Middle East. North India winter pushes warm-weather travel demand; flights spike 20% over annual averages.

Top picks for January

1. 1Thailand

   28-32°C, no rain. Bangkok-Krabi peak season.

2. 2Sri Lanka

   South-coast beaches dry, FREE ETA for Indians.

3. 3Vietnam

   North Vietnam (Hanoi, Sapa) cool but clear. South is warm.

4. 4Maldives

   Peak dry season — water clearest of the year.

5. 5UAE (Dubai)

   20-25°C, perfect for desert + city. Shopping festival in Jan.

Avoid in January

• Bali: Wet season peak — daily heavy rain Jan-Feb.
• Northeast India / Northeast Asia: Tokyo/Seoul cold (-5°C nights), snow disruption.

Festivals & events

• Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan 15 - Feb 5)
• Pongal/Sankranti weekend travel demand from India