Where’s actually warm in January from Dublin?
Places averaging 20°C or more in January, with direct flights. Warmest first.
Warmest: Cancún and the Riviera Maya, about 28°C. It has the warmest sea too, at 26°C. Driest: Abu Dhabi, about 1 rainy day.
Cancún and the Riviera Maya
28°7/7+20°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“White sand, turquoise sea, Mayan ruins and swimming in cenotes. Long flight, worth it.”Abu Dhabi
24°6/7+16°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Dubai’s calmer, richer cousin. Guaranteed winter sun, theme parks and a mosque you won’t forget.”Miami
24°6/7+16°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“Art Deco, South Beach and Cuban coffee. Warm when Ireland is miserable, which is often.”Dubai
24°5/7+16°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Winter sun turned up to eleven. Skyscrapers, beaches and a mall with an aquarium.”Tenerife
22°7/7+14°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Guaranteed sun. You will meet someone you went to school with.”Gran Canaria
22°6/7+14°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Sand dunes, a proper city and sun on demand. Like a continent squashed into an island.”Orlando
22°6/7+14°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“Theme parks, sunshine and outlet shopping. Your wallet will need a holiday after the holiday.”Doha
22°5/7+14°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Winter sun with skyscrapers and a very good museum. Do not go in July.”Fuerteventura
21°6/7+13°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Endless beaches and a breeze that never clocks off. Bring a book, not a hairdryer.”Lanzarote
21°6/7+13°Cvs home9/10Worth the bother? Go on so.“Looks like the moon, feels like July. Half of Carlow is on your flight.”Madeira
20°6/7+12°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Spring all year, cliffs everywhere and walks along water channels. Not a beach island, and that is fine.”Los Angeles
20°5/7+12°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“Sunshine, beaches and Hollywood. Also traffic you could write a country song about.”January at a glance
| Place | Avg high | Sea | Sun a day | Rainy days | Flight | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún and the Riviera Maya | 28°C | 26°C | 6h | 8 | 10h 45m | 7/7 |
| Abu Dhabi | 24°C | 22°C | 8h | 1 | 7h 20m | 6/7 |
| Miami | 24°C | 23°C | 7h | 6 | 9h 40m | 6/7 |
| Dubai | 24°C | 22°C | 8h | 2 | 7h 40m | 5/7 |
| Tenerife | 22°C | 19°C | 6h | 3 | 4h 20m | 7/7 |
| Gran Canaria | 22°C | 19°C | 6h | 3 | 4h 15m | 6/7 |
| Orlando | 22°C | – | 7h | 6 | 9h 30m | 6/7 |
| Doha | 22°C | – | 8h | 1 | 7h 05m | 5/7 |
| Fuerteventura | 21°C | 18°C | 7h | 3 | 4h 10m | 6/7 |
| Lanzarote | 21°C | 18°C | 6h | 3 | 4h | 6/7 |
| Madeira | 20°C | 18°C | 5h | 7 | 3h 40m | 6/7 |
| Los Angeles | 20°C | 15°C | 7h | 5 | 11h 10m | 5/7 |
| Dublin, for comparison | 8°C | 9°C | 2h | 13 | – | – |
Long-term averages, rounded. Rainy days are days with at least 1mm of rain. Sea temperature is shown where there is a beach to swim from.
Irish school holidays in January 2027
- Christmas holidays about 22 Dec – 5 Jan
Fares from Ireland jump for school holiday weeks. If you are not tied to the school calendar, fly the week before or after and you will often save a fair bit.
From Dublin, the cheapest fares we found for January are about 24% below the yearly average.
What's on in January
Not every good trip is about the sun. Festivals, carnivals and Christmas markets worth the flight.
Dubai 24°C
Dubai Shopping Festival, mid-December to the end of January.
Direct from DublinLos Angeles 20°C
The Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
Direct from DublinVienna 3°C
Ball season: hundreds of formal balls from New Year to Lent.
Direct from Dublin
Dates move from year to year. Check the event's own website before you book.
Questions people actually ask
Where is warm in January with a direct flight from Dublin?
The warmest places with direct flights from Dublin in January are Cancún and the Riviera Maya (28°C), Abu Dhabi (24°C), Miami (24°C), Dubai (24°C) and Tenerife (22°C). Those are average daytime highs.
Where is the sea warm enough to swim in January?
Direct from Dublin, the warmest sea is in Cancún and the Riviera Maya (26°C), Miami (23°C), Abu Dhabi (22°C) and Dubai (22°C). The Irish Sea is about 9°C, for comparison.
Where is sunniest in January?
Of the places with direct flights, Abu Dhabi gets the most sunshine in January, about 8 hours a day. Dublin averages about 2.
Are there school holidays in Ireland in January 2027?
Yes: Christmas holidays (about 22 Dec – 5 Jan). Fares from Ireland usually jump for those weeks, so fly the week before or after if you can. Check your own school's dates, as some differ.
What's on in January?
Dubai: Dubai Shopping Festival, mid-December to the end of January. Los Angeles: The Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Vienna: Ball season: hundreds of formal balls from New Year to Lent.