Warm sea in January
Warm sea in January: based on historical climate data, Darwin, Nosy Be and Cairns rank highest in January. Darwin stands out for: pleasant 30 °c by day. They top this particular ranking, but their overall travel score is only moderate, so check the monthly details before deciding.
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DarwinDarwin
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 29 rainy days (est.) 30 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 30 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 29 rainy days
Nosy BeNosy Be
MadagascarClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 28 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 28 rainy days
CairnsCairns
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 24 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 24 rainy days
PenangPenang
MalaysiaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
BaliBali
IndonesiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 28 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 28 rainy days
Nusa PenidaNusa Penida
IndonesiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 28 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 28 rainy days
LombokLombok
IndonesiaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 28 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 28 rainy days
Labuan BajoLabuan Bajo
IndonesiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 28 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 28 rainy days
KeralaKerala
IndiaClimate score
Average high: 32 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 29 °C sea
- Very dry, about 2 rainy days
- Warm sea at 29 °C
- Hot at around 32 °C
Bora BoraBora Bora
French PolynesiaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 22 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 22 rainy days
PhuketPhuket
ThailandClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
LangkawiLangkawi
MalaysiaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 9 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
Ko Phi PhiKo Phi Phi
ThailandClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
ZanzibarZanzibar
TanzaniaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 12 rainy days
SeychellesSeychelles
SeychellesClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 24 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 24 rainy days
KrabiKrabi
ThailandClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
FijiFiji
FijiClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 25 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 25 rainy days
MaldivesMaldives
MaldivesClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
FortalezaFortaleza
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 17 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 17 rainy days
SingaporeSingapore
SingaporeClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 20 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 20 rainy days
Phu QuocPhu Quoc
VietnamClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Little rain (about 5 rainy days)
RecifeRecife
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 31 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
Costa RicaCosta Rica
Costa RicaClimate score
Average high: 33 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 28 °C sea
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Hot at around 33 °C
Sri LankaSri Lanka
Sri LankaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
GalleGalle
Sri LankaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
SiargaoSiargao
PhilippinesClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 29 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 29 rainy days
CartagenaCartagena
ColombiaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Very dry, about 2 rainy days
Koh SamuiKoh Samui
ThailandClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 13 rainy days
Diani BeachDiani Beach
KenyaClimate score
Average high: 32 °C 7 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Hot at around 32 °C
Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu
MalaysiaClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 19 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 19 rainy days
PalawanPalawan
PhilippinesClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
MauritiusMauritius
MauritiusClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 17 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 17 rainy days
RéunionRéunion
RéunionClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 19 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 19 rainy days
GoaGoa
IndiaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
MombasaMombasa
KenyaClimate score
Average high: 34 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Little rain (about 5 rainy days)
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Very hot at around 34 °C
Salvador da BahiaSalvador da Bahia
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 31 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
CebuCebu
PhilippinesClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 19 rainy days (est.) 28 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 28 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 19 rainy days
WatamuWatamu
KenyaClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 31 °C by day
- Little rain (about 6 rainy days)
San Andrés
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ColombiaClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
JamaicaJamaica
JamaicaClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
RarotongaRarotonga
Cook IslandsClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 19 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 19 rainy days
GrenadaGrenada
GrenadaClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
BarbadosBarbados
BarbadosClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
St. LuciaSt. Lucia
Saint LuciaClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
BonaireBonaire
BonaireClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
RoatánRoatán
HondurasClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 18 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 18 rainy days
GuadeloupeGuadeloupe
GuadeloupeClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 13 rainy days
Panama CityPanama City
PanamaClimate score
Average high: 29 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 29 °C by day
- Little rain (about 4 rainy days)
BoracayBoracay
PhilippinesClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
CuraçaoCuraçao
CuraçaoClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 9 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 12 rainy days
TulumTulum
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
PondicherryPondicherry
IndiaClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Little rain (about 3 rainy days)
Ambergris CayeAmbergris Caye
BelizeClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 14 rainy days
CancúnCancún
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
Punta CanaPunta Cana
Dominican RepublicClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
AntiguaAntigua
Antigua and BarbudaClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 12 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 12 rainy days
San JuanSan Juan
Puerto RicoClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 17 rainy days (est.) 27 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 27 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 17 rainy days
NouméaNouméa
New CaledoniaClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
ArubaAruba
ArubaClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 7 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
Gold CoastGold Coast
AustraliaClimate score
Average high: 30 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 30 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 15 rainy days
VaraderoVaradero
CubaClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Little rain (about 5 rainy days)
Turks and CaicosTurks and Caicos
Turks and CaicosClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
Santa MartaSanta Marta
ColombiaClimate score
Average high: 31 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 31 °C by day
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
FlorianópolisFlorianópolis
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 22 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 26 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 22 rainy days
MumbaiMumbai
IndiaClimate score
Average high: 32 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Very dry, about 0 rainy days
- Warm sea at 25 °C
- Hot at around 32 °C
DurbanDurban
South AfricaClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 17 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 25 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 17 rainy days
SalalahSalalah
OmanClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 26 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 26 °C by day
- Very dry, about 2 rainy days
Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 22 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 22 rainy days
KonaKona
USAClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 25 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
GalapagosGalapagos
EcuadorClimate score
Average high: 27 °C 7 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 27 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
MiamiMiami
USAClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 9 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Mild 23 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
Nha TrangNha Trang
VietnamClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 9 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Pleasant 25 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
MauiMaui
USAClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
- Mild 23 °C by day
- Warm sea at 25 °C
HonoluluHonolulu
USAClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 10 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Pleasant 24 °C by day
- Warm sea at 24 °C
NassauNassau
BahamasClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 8 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Mild 24 °C by day
- Warm sea at 24 °C
BúziosBúzios
BrazilClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 18 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Warm sea at 24 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 18 rainy days
OmanOman
OmanClimate score
Average high: 25 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Pleasant 25 °C by day
- Very dry, about 3 rainy days
Da NangDa Nang
VietnamClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Mild 24 °C by day
- Swimmable sea at 24 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 13 rainy days
Hoi AnHoi An
VietnamClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 13 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
- Mild 24 °C by day
- Swimmable sea at 24 °C
- Fairly rainy, about 13 rainy days
Sharm el-SheikhSharm el-Sheikh
EgyptClimate score
Average high: 22 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 23 °C sea
- Mild 22 °C by day
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
Marsa AlamMarsa Alam
EgyptClimate score
Average high: 23 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 23 °C sea
- Mild 23 °C by day
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
MazatlánMazatlán
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 28 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 23 °C sea
- Pleasant 28 °C by day
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
HurghadaHurghada
EgyptClimate score
Average high: 21 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 23 °C sea
- Mild 21 °C by day
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
Los CabosLos Cabos
MexicoClimate score
Average high: 24 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 23 °C sea
- Pleasant 24 °C by day
- Very dry, about 1 rainy day
Frequently asked questions
Among these destinations, which has the highest average daily high in January?
Mombasa leads with a average daily high of around 34 °C.
Among these destinations, where does it rain least in January?
Mumbai and Goa are tied for driest at about 0 rainy days.
Among these destinations, where is the sea warmest in January?
At Darwin the sea is around 30 °C.
How is this ranking ordered?
This list is sorted by the warmest sea temperature for the selected month. The badge on each card shows the separate overall travel-climate score, which does not set the order. Figures combine historical climate data and estimates, not a weather forecast.