Sailing In January: 6 Places You Must Visit

The best destinations to go sailing in January vary with temperature and crowds depending on what type of yacht charter you desire. January is a great month to go sailing, because in Caribbean destinations as the weather is warm and the sailing season is in full swing, with plenty to do and see, with fewer crowds as the holiday season has passed. New Caledonia is also a great place to go sailing in January as the weather is perfect for sailing.

Some of the best destinations to go sailing in January are the Caribbean and New Caledonia. January is a great time to go sailing as conditions are favourable, with great deals to be had for yacht charters and flights. In January you can often find the last minute or bargain trips in the middle or late January after the holiday period with fewer people opting to go to sailing in January after the holiday period is over and people are going back to work etc.

Depending on where you decide to take a sailing trip too, January has superb weather and favourable sailing conditions. The water temperatures are still ideal for swimming when you go sailing in January to get some warm winter sunshine.

1. Grenada

Weather. Grenada is the ideal location to go sailing in January, with an average temperature between 28c (82f) and 24c (76f). In January winds have stabilised and settled in a northeasterly direction ranging from 10 – 25 knots. January is the beginning of the dry season which runs until May, so rain is less likely during this month. Learn more.

Grenada. With beautiful mountains, unique fauna and flora, lakes, and an abundance of wildlife, Grenada has something for everyone. In addition to its deep colonial history, Grenada is an island of volcanic origin. This gives it a wonderfully interesting landscape of rocky coastline and beaches set against bright green foliage and rich vegetation. Coupled with the amazing scenery, the island is home to armadillos, mona monkeys, and mockingbirds. The marine life is also present in abundance, Grenada’s waters are full of colourful coral reefs, seagrass beds – making it ideal for snorkelling and sailing in January. Learn More.

2. Antigua

Antigua. Located in the middle of the Leeward Islands, Antigua is a luxury Caribbean yacht charter destination with natural beauty, a vibrant live music culture, and water which boasts thousands of shades of blue. This quiet paradise has over 54 miles of coastline to enjoy, with over 365 beaches, all with white sand and natural beauty. Antigua not only has beautiful beaches there are ample opportunities and places to snorkel in the coral reefs (may even spot a Hawksbill sea turtle), take a hike up to Fort Barrington, and you can even zip line through the rainforests. Learn more.

Sailing in Antigua. Antigua is a great place to go sailing in January with short passages, clear blue waters, and line-of-sight navigation. In January the average daily high temperature is 27c (80f) and the average low is 22c (72f). During the month of January, the winds are predominately blowing from an easterly direction at around 12 knots. Learn More.

3. British Virgin Islands

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