Where to hike in January
13 long-distance trails in our database across 9+ countries have January in their best walking window. Here they are, with the average highs, lows and wet days you can expect.
| Trail | Distance | Avg high |
|---|---|---|
| GW - 05 Heaphy Track New Zealand · 4 days | 49 mi78 km | 65°F18°C |
| GW - 06 Routeburn Track New Zealand · 2 days | 20 mi32 km | 58°F15°C |
| Marangu Tanzania · 3 days | 21 mi34 km | 51°F11°C |
| Sendero Laguna de los Tres Argentina · 1 day | 7.2 mi12 km | 53°F12°C |
| GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit New Zealand · 2 days | 28 mi44 km | 57°F14°C |
| Via Francigena - 07 Lazio Italy · 17 days | 264 mi425 km | 55°F13°C |
| Aran Pirineos. Camino de Santiago Spain · 11 days | 153 mi247 km | 48°F9°C |
| ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo Bulgaria · 1 day | 13.0 mi21 km | 50°F10°C |
| ST722 Dikaia - Edirne Greece · 2 days | 18 mi29 km | 51°F10°C |
| SPHC, étape 12 France · 1 day | 14.0 mi23 km | 49°F10°C |
| SPHC, étape 10 France · 1 day | 12.0 mi20 km | 50°F10°C |
| SPHC, étape 11 France · 1 day | 8.3 mi13 km | 50°F10°C |
| Route 66 Cambodia · 5 days | 83 mi133 km | 89°F32°C |
Temperatures and wet days are long-term monthly averages from the climate normals we hold for each trail's midpoint — the same data behind every trail guide on HikeLoad. They describe a typical January, not a forecast: always check the actual outlook before you set off.
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