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.

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 o

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