Where’s actually warm in January from Shannon?
Places averaging 20°C or more in January, with direct flights. Warmest first.
Tenerife wins on everything in January: about 22°C, the sea at 19°C and about 3 rainy days.
Tenerife
22°7/7+14°Cvs home9/10Worth the bother? Go on so.“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.”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 home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“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.”January at a glance
| Place | Avg high | Sea | Sun a day | Rainy days | Flight | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | 22°C | 19°C | 6h | 3 | 4h 15m | 7/7 |
| Gran Canaria | 22°C | 19°C | 6h | 3 | 4h 10m | 6/7 |
| Fuerteventura | 21°C | 18°C | 7h | 3 | 4h 05m | 6/7 |
| Lanzarote | 21°C | 18°C | 6h | 3 | 3h 55m | 6/7 |
| Madeira | 20°C | 18°C | 5h | 7 | 3h 35m | 6/7 |
| 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.
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 Shannon?
The warmest places with direct flights from Shannon in January are Tenerife (22°C), Gran Canaria (22°C), Fuerteventura (21°C), Lanzarote (21°C) and Madeira (20°C). Those are average daytime highs.
Where is the sea warm enough to swim in January?
Nowhere direct is properly warm for swimming in January. The mildest sea is in Gran Canaria, at about 19°C: bracing, but warmer than at home.
Where is sunniest in January?
Of the places with direct flights, Fuerteventura gets the most sunshine in January, about 7 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.