Where to go in January: Asia

24 destinations in Asia genuinely in season, warmest first: typical daytime highs, budget level and the full travel window for each. Tap one for details, or let the quiz pick for your whole group.

The band on each card is its year, January to December: blue where it's cool, red where it's hot, with January marked.

Which one would your whole group pick?

Can't agree where to go? Set what's actually possible, answer eight quick questions each, and out comes the one destination that fits everybody. Even the little ones join in, with questions read aloud and picture answers. Two minutes each, no signup.

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Common questions

Where should I go in Asia in January?

In Asia, 24 destinations are genuinely in season in January. The warmest are Kerala's backwaters (33°C/91°F), Goa (32°C/89°F), Ho Chi Minh City (32°C/90°F), Krabi & Bangkok (32°C/89°F), Phuket (31°C/87°F).

Where is it warmest in Asia in January?

Of the Asia destinations in season in January, Kerala's backwaters is the warmest, with typical daytime highs around 33°C (91°F).