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Best Places to Travel in January from Australia

January is peak Australian summer — school holidays, hot and humid at home. Perfect time to escape to cooler climates or head north to Southeast Asia before the wet season peaks.

Top 5 Destinations — January 2026

1
❄️ Japan
Tokyo and Kyoto in winter — clear skies, no crowds, perfect for city exploration. Ski season in full swing in Hokkaido and Niseko.
Return flights
~$1,100 AUD return SYD
2
🏜️ Morocco
Dry and mild in Marrakech and the Sahara. Peak travel season — book ahead. Comfortable 20–25°C across the country.
Return flights
~$1,800 AUD return SYD
3
🏔️ New Zealand
NZ summer — hiking, Milford Sound, Queenstown without the cold. Long daylight hours. Book accommodation early.
Return flights
~$300 AUD return SYD
4
🌊 Portugal
Off-peak in Europe — Lisbon and Porto in mild 15°C weather with almost no tourists. Cheapest flights of the year.
Return flights
~$1,600 AUD return SYD
5
🐘 Sri Lanka
Dry season on the west and south coasts — Colombo, Galle, Mirissa whale watching season. East coast is wet — avoid.
Return flights
~$900 AUD return SYD
⚠️ Where to Avoid in January
×Bali (wet season peak — daily heavy rain)
×North Queensland (cyclone season)
×Thailand islands (Koh Samui wet, east coast rough seas)

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