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Sun holidays · January 2027

January sun holidays from Shannon

The cheapest Ryanair return to every destination from Shannon, for trips of 3 to 14 nights leaving in January 2027, warm beaches first. In January only the Canary Islands average 21°C or more by day (21 to 22°C). Madeira, Malaga, Alicante, Paphos, Faro and Malta average 16 to 19°C.

Where you can fly from Shannon in January, warm beaches first

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Only 4 beaches flying from Shannon are warm enough for a beach holiday on these dates, so they come first, then city breaks.

Showing 11 destinations from Shannon, priced for 2 adults.

Where is warm in January from Ireland?

Once schools are back after Christmas, January has no school break at all, so it is the month for anyone not tied to the school calendar. Only the Canary Islands are warm enough for the beach. Madeira is a little cooler, and the Costa del Sol, the Algarve, Malta and Cyprus are mild and sunny: good for walking and eating outside, not for lying by the pool.

Average daytime high in January
DestinationAverage highWarm enough for the beach
Tenerife South TFS22°CBeach weather
Lanzarote ACE21°CBeach weather
Fuerteventura FUE21°CBeach weather
Gran Canaria LPA21°CBeach weather
Madeira FNC19°CMild, not beach
Malaga, Costa del Sol AGP17°CMild, not beach
Alicante, Costa Blanca ALC17°CMild, not beach
Paphos, Cyprus PFO17°CMild, not beach
Faro, Algarve FAO16°CMild, not beach
Malta MLA16°CMild, not beach

Those are averages over many years, not a forecast. We call somewhere beach weather when it averages 21°C or more by day. Evenings are cooler everywhere, and the sea is colder than the air.

January 2027: dates to know

  • New Year’s Day: Friday 1 January 2027, a public holiday.
  • Christmas 2026: Schools close after Tue 22 Dec 2026 and reopen Wed 6 Jan 2027.

Booking a January sun holiday: what to check

  • Each price is the cheapest return for one person that we found for that destination, on the dates shown on its card. Other dates cost the same or more.
  • Set the number of adults and children above to see the total for everyone travelling.
  • The cheapest Ryanair fare covers one small bag that fits under the seat. A 10kg cabin bag and checked bags cost extra with Ryanair.
  • Some routes do not fly every day in winter, so check the days before you plan the trip around a date.
  • Check whether the hotel heats its pool. Many do not in winter, even in the Canaries.

January sun holidays: questions

Where is warm in January from Ireland?

In January only the Canary Islands average 21°C or more by day (21 to 22°C). Madeira, Malaga, Alicante, Paphos, Faro and Malta average 16 to 19°C.

What is the cheapest sun holiday in January 2027 from Shannon?

When we checked Ryanair at 19 Oct, 16:33, the cheapest return to a beach warm enough in January was Tenerife South at €77 per person for 4 nights, leaving Sunday, 17 January. Fares change constantly, so the list above has today’s prices.

Are there school holidays in January 2027?

Christmas 2026: Schools close after Tue 22 Dec 2026 and reopen Wed 6 Jan 2027.

Is there a bank holiday in January 2027?

Yes. New Year’s Day is Friday 1 January 2027.

Do Ryanair fares include a bag?

The cheapest fare covers one small bag that fits under the seat. A 10kg cabin bag and checked bags cost extra with Ryanair.