Is it worth visiting Europe in January?

January is my favorite time to visit a place like Copenhagen. It's not just that it's less crowded in winter. There are so many things to do in European cities like Copenhagen that can't be experienced in the summer.



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You won't find balmy beach temperatures in Europe during the winter, but there are certainly several places that have milder weather. Let's look at some of the warmest places in Europe in winter: Portugal, Crete, Andalusia, Balearic Islands, Sicily, Malta, Southern Turkey, and the Canary Islands.

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It's cheaper to get there (and stay) But somewhere around January 7, airfares drop 70 to 80 percent according to Going's historic data, making January and February two of the cheapest months of the year to travel. Those savings continue on into early spring, too.

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The Best Places to Travel in Europe in January
  • 01 of 10. Rovaniemi, Finland. Roman Babakin/Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 10. Norway. Getty Images. ...
  • 03 of 10. The Canary Islands. ...
  • 04 of 10. Vienna, Austria. ...
  • 05 of 10. Bavaria, Germany. ...
  • 06 of 10. London, England. ...
  • 07 of 10. Gstaad, Switzerland. ...
  • 08 of 10. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.


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In January, Greece has average temperatures of 10°C, with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C, so make sure you bring plenty of layers. While days are usually cool yet mild, temperatures have been known to dip below freezing from time to time. The highest temperature recorded in Athens in January is 21°C.

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It can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 16 C and the average daily minimum is 9 C.

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In January, Spain is quite cold and damp, with warmer temperatures in the south of the country and cooler weather in the north. If you plan your holidays to Spain at this time of year you'll need to pack a warm coat for the chilly evenings, along with a rain jacket in case of showers.

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January is an ideal time to travel for those needing to escape winter's chill. While travel deals may be limited during this time, you will skirt humidity and the rainy season in popular warm weather destinations.

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February is also the cheapest time to travel to New Jersey, New Mexico, Nebraska, Missouri, and Connecticut, according to Kayak. Find out the best bucket list idea for each of the 50 states.

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Winter is the perfect time to visit Italy's best cities – personally, as a local, on my own vacations, I avoid visiting places like Rome, Venice and Florence in any other season, because I can't deal with the crowds. Rome in winter is a really great place to visit.

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The best time to visit Europe is from late March to early June (spring), or between September and November (fall). You'll avoid the busy summer period and see your money go further.

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Cyprus in January experiences mild and pleasant weather. The maximum temperature typically hovers around 14°C to 18°C (57°F to 64°F), making it ideal for outdoor activities without sweltering in the heat.

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Winter in Malta is mild, making it a popular choice to escape the cold weather for some winter sun. The temperatures in December are around 17 °C, whilst January and February are only slightly cooler- at about 15 °C. Winter is also the wettest time of the year with the average rainfall at 90 mm.

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Temperature in Tenerife in January January is one of the coldest months albeit remaining very warm as it reaches an average daily maximum of 21.1 °C and experiences up to six hours of daily sunshine. Small chances of rain derive from the 41 mm average rainfall.

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