Best hiking destinations in January

The best hiking & trekking spots to visit in January, ranked by real climate — scored for mild temperatures, low rain and long daylight. Tap any place for the full January weather breakdown.

  1. 1El Calafate, Argentinacool, a little rain, clean air91tier S
  2. 2Lalibela, Ethiopianice, dry91tier S
  3. 3Pai, Thailandhot, dry, clean air88tier A
  4. 4Bagan, Myanmarhot, dry87tier A
  5. 5Maasai Mara, Kenyawarm, a little rain, clean air87tier A
  6. 6Rotorua, New Zealandwarm, rainy, clean air87tier A
  7. 7Vang Vieng, Laoshot, dry87tier A
  8. 8Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United Statesnice, rainy, clean air86tier A
  9. 9Serengeti, Tanzaniawarm, a little rain, clean air85tier A
  10. 10Big Bend National Park, United Statescool, dry, clean air84tier A
  11. 11Haleakala National Park, United Statescool, rainy, clean air84tier A
  12. 12Puerto Natales, Chilecool, rainy, clean air84tier A
  13. 13Everglades National Park, United Stateswarm, dry, clean air83tier A
  14. 14Ella, Sri Lankawarm, rainy, clean air82tier A
  15. 15Lijiang, Chinacold, dry, clean air82tier A
  16. 16Arusha, Tanzaniahot, rainy, clean air81tier A
  17. 17Cusco, Perunice, soaked, clean air80tier A
  18. 18Joshua Tree National Park, United Statescool, dry, clean air80tier A
  19. 19Saguaro National Park, United Statescool, a little rain, clean air80tier A
  20. 20Biscayne National Park, United Stateswarm, a little rain, clean air79tier B
  21. 21Carlsbad Caverns National Park, United Statescold, dry, clean air79tier B
  22. 22La Fortuna, Costa Ricawarm, a little rain, clean air79tier B
  23. 23Rishikesh, Indianice, a little rain, poor air quality79tier B
  24. 24Tikal, Guatemalahot, a little rain, clean air79tier B
  25. 25Channel Islands National Park, United Statescool, rainy, clean air78tier B
  26. 26Death Valley National Park, United Statescold, dry, clean air78tier B
  27. 27Pinnacles National Park, United Statescool, rainy, clean air78tier B
  28. 28White Sands National Park, United Statescold, dry78tier B
  29. 29Guadalupe Mountains National Park, United Statescold, dry, clean air77tier B
  30. 30Dry Tortugas National Park, United Statesnice, a little rain, very humid76tier B