Where is hot and sunny in January – the destinations not to miss – The Mirror
January can be a gloomy month to live in the UK, and if you want to escape from the winter weather without taking a long haul flight, here are some options that are closer to home and have plenty of sunshine.
Even in January winter sun isn’t far away(Image: Getty Images)
Where is it hot in January?
Paphos in Cyprus offers daytime temperatures of around 18C in January and around five to six hours of sunshine a day. It’s about a four and a half hour flight from the UK, and offers amazing hiking trails, ancient sites such as the Tombs of the Kings, and beautiful beaches with golden sands and calm waters. January tends to be a peaceful month in the city, so it’s a great time to visit the tourist attractions without the queues.
Gran Canaria tends to be less busy than Tenerife in January, but has a similar climate with 21C days and six to seven hours of sunshine a day. At just four and a half hours from the UK, it’s perfect for a short break to get some sun. Many of the island’s attractions are open year round, and there’s a variety of things to do from waterparks such as Aqualand Maspalomas, to historic sites like Christopher Columbus’s home. The pretty sandy beaches are quieter in January and the sea is swimmable if a little cold.
Agadir in Morocco is growing in popularity as a winter sun destination thanks to more budget airlines opening up new routes. It’s around 21C during the day, and you can expect about seven hours of sunshine. This coastal city is a mix of old and new, and has attractions such as La Médina d’Agadir, a reconstruction of the old market where you can learn about traditional crafts. The city’s main beach stretches for five and a half miles, and in January the sea temperature hovers around 18C making it possible to swim if you’re brave.
Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt is a five hour flight away, but one of the warmer short haul destinations in January. Enjoy 22C daytime temperatures, eight or nine hours of sun a day, and sea temperatures of about 23C meaning you can make the most of the sandy beaches. Snorkelling and water sports are popular activities, or you can simply relax and get a dose of vitamin D.
Madeira has been nicknamed the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’ thanks to its year-round mild weather. In January, expect 19C daily highs with occasional showers and five or six hours of sunshine a day. The island’s climate means it’s green and full of colourful flowers even in winter, and January is a popular time to hike and visit beautiful beaches such as Praia Formosa which has black sand. With flights from the UK as short as three hours 45 minutes, it’s perfect for a weekend away from the grey weather.
HEIDI Klum turned up the heat as she stripped topless and soaked up the sunshine by a pool.
The German supermodel, 52, looked blissfully happy as she closed her eyes and raised her head towards the sun while lying on her front on a towel.
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Heidi Klum stripped topless as she lounged by the pool on a slow, sunny dayCredit: Instagram/heidiklumThe supermodel, 52, gave a glimpse at her tiny bikini bottoms in her short video posted to InstagramCredit: Instagram/heidiklumHeidi finished off her clip by shaking her head at the cameraCredit: Instagram/heidiklum
She left her blonde hair in loose waves framing her face and went make-up free as she captured her chill time in a short video posted to Instagram.
Heidi, who was fresh from her role as a World Cup 2026 Draw Presenter last week, positioned the camera directly under her face at the start of her saucy clip.
At the end of her video, the America’s Got Talent judge gave a cheeky glimpse at her purple bikini bottoms and the pool behind her before she panned the camera back to her face and shook her head.
She captioned it with a bikini, smiling face and sunshine Emoji icons.
Heidi then completed the upload by adding the Mamas and Papas song, Monday Monday in the background.
Over on Reddit, fans were quick to gush over the racy upload.
One wrote: “Still got it.”
Another wrote: “Still fire and sexy.”
The eyebrow-raising clip came after Heidi confused fans last month by posting a video of her feet as she stepped into sky-high heels.
Last week, Heidi changed tack and joined forces with Robbie Williams at the World Cup 2026 draw in Washington DC.
Heidi Klum’s Halloweens throughout the years
Supermodel Heidi Klum is known for her extravagant Halloween costumes at her annual party. Here’s a look at her iconic disguises throughout the years:
2000: Dominatrix
2001: Lady Godiva
2002: Betty Boop
2003: Gold alien
2004: Red witch
2005: Vampire
2006: Biblical forbidden apple and snake
2007: Cat
2008: Hindu goddess Kali
2009: Crows with her then-husband Seal
2010: Giant robots with Seal
2011: Realistic apes with Seal
2012: Cleopatra
2013: Old lady
2014: Butterfly
2015: Jessica Rabbit
2016: Heidi Klum clones with five doppelgangers
2017: Werewolf from Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video
2018: Fiona and Shrek with her now-husband Tom Kaulitz
2019: Alien science experiment
2022: Giant worm with Kaulitz as a fisherman
2023: Peacock
She donned two different dresses, switching up from a red sparkling number to a black blouse and diamante skirt.
She hosted the World Cup draw alongside comedian Kevin Hart and actor Danny Ramirez at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.
And the supermodel, who previously took part in the 2006 tournament draw in her native Germany, was among the first names on the red carpet.
As Heidi switched into a third dress for the actual draw ceremony – this being a glittering gold number – things seemingly went downhill.
The Fifa production of the event featuredHeidiandKevin hostingto a very quiet room.
Both Kevin’s banter, and the jokes Heidi was presenting to him, appeared to fall flat.
Heidi and Kevin were then slammed on social media for what viewers deemed the “horrific and cringe” draw as fans urged the pair to “get on with it.”
One fan on Instagram said the model had ‘still got it’Credit: Instagram/heidiklumThe German is no stranger to a sexy Instagram snapCredit: Instagram/HeidiKlumHer sizzling video came just days after she hosted the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw in Washington DCCredit: Getty
