Best Places to Visit in Asia in January 2026

Asia in January ranges from about -25°C (Gobi Desert) to 29°C (Jakarta). Median around 18°C. The exact temperature depends heavily on which destination — coastal vs inland, north vs south, altitude all matter.

Gobi Desert, Mongolia averages around -25°C in January — the coolest destination in Asia on our list. Worth checking peak/shoulder season too: even with cool temps, January may not be peak for the destination.

Jakarta, Indonesia runs around 29°C in January — the warmest destination in Asia on our list. If you're chasing summer in winter or beach weather year-round, this is the move.

Across Asia we have 148 destinations with weather data. Whether January is "good" depends on what you're after: cool weather, warm weather, peak season pricing or shoulder. The list below sorts by temperature so you can match destinations to your weather preference.