Where’s actually warm in January from Kerry?
Places averaging 20°C or more in January, with direct flights. Warmest first.
Nothing reliably warm direct from Kerry in January. Honestly? Bring a jumper.
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.
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 Kerry?
Honestly, nowhere direct from Kerry is reliably warm in January. Try another Irish airport, or bring a jumper.
Where is the sea warm enough to swim in January?
Nowhere direct is properly warm for swimming in January. The mildest sea is in Faro and the Algarve, at about 15°C: bracing, but warmer than at home.
Where is sunniest in January?
Of the places with direct flights, Alicante gets the most sunshine in January, about 6 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.