Where to travel in January
22 of our 51 countries are in season in January, across 6 continents. Many vary by region, so each entry shows exactly which part or activity suits the month.
Coming into season in January
Not in season in December.
Africa
Asia
- Cambodia Nov–Mar Cambodian riel (KHR); US dollars widely used · drives on the right
- India Oct–Mar Indian rupee (INR) · drives on the left
- Philippines Dec–May (dry season) Philippine peso (PHP) · drives on the right
- Sri Lanka Dec–Mar for the south and west; Apr–Sep for the east Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) · drives on the left
- Thailand Nov–Feb Thai baht (THB) · drives on the left
- United Arab Emirates Nov–Mar UAE dirham (AED) · drives on the right
Europe
- Austria May–Sep; Dec–Mar for skiing Euro (EUR) · drives on the right
- Iceland Jun–Aug; Sep–Mar for northern lights Icelandic króna (ISK) · drives on the right
- Norway Jun–Aug; Nov–Mar for northern lights Norwegian krone (NOK) · drives on the right
- Switzerland Jun–Sep; Dec–Mar for skiing Swiss franc (CHF) · drives on the right
North America
Oceania
South America
- Argentina Oct–Apr; Patagonia Nov–Mar Argentine peso (ARS) · drives on the right
- Brazil Year-round; Dec–Mar is peak summer Brazilian real (BRL) · drives on the right
- Chile Oct–Apr; Patagonia Nov–Mar Chilean peso (CLP) · drives on the right
- Colombia Dec–Mar and Jul–Aug (drier months) Colombian peso (COP) · drives on the right