15. Maldives
This cluster of islands is very popular among tourists eager to run away from the harsh winter and enjoy the beautiful beaches which this place offers. The weather is lovely in January considering the rainy season ends in November. Temperatures reach 30 degrees so you can enjoy all the sunshine you want. Maldives is not as cheap as some other places on our list of best places to travel in January in Europe, Asia and tropical destinations, and some of the lowest prices we found for this destination is about $262 per night.