Canada + USA · 26 places

Best places to live for warm winters in Canada and the USA

Places where January feels like spring. A shortlist for snowbirds and anyone done with shovelling, with winter temperatures and sunny days side by side.

Order: Warmest January first. Figures are approximate and meant for comparing places, not official statistics.

Best for warm winters in the USA

  1. #1 · Hawaii, USA

    Honolulu

    Year round warmth, surf and island city life.

    January / July
    23°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    270
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$950,000
    Cost of living
    185 (100 = national average)
    Big cityWarm wintersBeachSurfHikingFood scene
  2. #2 · Florida, USA

    Key West

    Laid-back island town at the end of the Overseas Highway.

    January / July
    21°C / 30°C
    Sunny days a year
    260
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 2 min / 10 min
    Typical home price
    US$1,100,000
    Cost of living
    150 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachNightlifeSmall townFood scene
  3. #3 · Florida, USA

    Miami

    Beaches, nightlife and no state income tax.

    January / July
    20°C / 29°C
    Sunny days a year
    250
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$600,000
    Cost of living
    125 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachNightlifeFood sceneBig city
  4. #4 · Florida, USA

    Fort Lauderdale

    Canals, boating and Atlantic beaches with tropical winters.

    January / July
    20°C / 29°C
    Sunny days a year
    245
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$560,000
    Cost of living
    118 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachNightlifeGolfFood scene
  5. #5 · Florida, USA

    Naples

    Upscale Gulf town of golf, sunsets and white-sand beaches.

    January / July
    19°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    265
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 40 min
    Typical home price
    US$650,000
    Cost of living
    125 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachGolfFood scene
  6. #6 · Florida, USA

    Fort Myers

    Snowbird favourite with Sanibel and Gulf beaches nearby.

    January / July
    18°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    260
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 25 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$380,000
    Cost of living
    103 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachGolf
  7. #7 · Florida, USA

    Tampa

    Gulf beaches, a growing downtown and no state income tax.

    January / July
    16°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    245
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 25 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$420,000
    Cost of living
    100 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachBig cityGolfFood scene
  8. #8 · Florida, USA

    Orlando

    Theme parks, lakes everywhere and an hour to Atlantic beaches.

    January / July
    16°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    233
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$400,000
    Cost of living
    101 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBig cityGolfLake lifeNightlife
  9. #9 · Florida, USA

    Sarasota

    Siesta Key sand, arts scene and a favourite snowbird base.

    January / July
    16°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    250
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 10 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$470,000
    Cost of living
    112 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachGolfFood scene
  10. #10 · Florida, USA

    St. Petersburg

    Walkable waterfront downtown, murals and Gulf beaches.

    January / July
    16°C / 29°C
    Sunny days a year
    250
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 15 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$410,000
    Cost of living
    104 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachFood sceneNightlifeGolf
  11. #11 · California, USA

    San Diego

    Surf, sunshine and mild weather all year.

    January / July
    14°C / 22°C
    Sunny days a year
    265
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h / 15 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$950,000
    Cost of living
    145 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachSurfGolfFood scene
  12. #12 · California, USA

    Los Angeles

    Sunshine, beaches and endless neighbourhoods to explore.

    January / July
    14°C / 24°C
    Sunny days a year
    284
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 30 min / 30 min
    Typical home price
    US$950,000
    Cost of living
    165 (100 = national average)
    Big cityWarm wintersBeachSurfNightlifeFood scene
  13. #13 · California, USA

    Palm Springs

    Mid century style, pools and warm desert winters.

    January / July
    14°C / 34°C
    Sunny days a year
    300
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h / 3h+ / 1h 15m
    Typical home price
    US$650,000
    Cost of living
    120 (100 = national average)
    Small townWarm wintersDesertGolfNightlife
  14. #14 · Arizona, USA

    Scottsdale

    Desert sunshine, golf and a favourite of snowbirds.

    January / July
    13°C / 34°C
    Sunny days a year
    290
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h 30m / 45 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$750,000
    Cost of living
    115 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersGolfDesertHiking
  15. #15 · Arizona, USA

    Phoenix

    Mild winters, desert hikes and a booming job market.

    January / July
    13°C / 35°C
    Sunny days a year
    299
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    2h 30m / 45 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$450,000
    Cost of living
    105 (100 = national average)
    Big cityWarm wintersDesertGolf
  16. #16 · Arizona, USA

    Tucson

    Saguaro sunsets and Sonoran food at a gentler pace.

    January / July
    12°C / 31°C
    Sunny days a year
    286
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    1h / 3h+ / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$360,000
    Cost of living
    96 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersDesertHikingGolfFood scene
  17. #17 · California, USA

    Santa Barbara

    Red tile roofs, beaches and nearby wine country.

    January / July
    12°C / 20°C
    Sunny days a year
    280
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 2h
    Typical home price
    US$1,900,000
    Cost of living
    190 (100 = national average)
    Small townWarm wintersBeachSurfWine countryFood scene
  18. #18 · Texas, USA

    Houston

    Diverse food capital, mild winters and Galveston an hour away.

    January / July
    12°C / 29°C
    Sunny days a year
    204
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 1h / 30 min
    Typical home price
    US$340,000
    Cost of living
    96 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBig cityFood sceneNightlifeBeach
  19. #19 · Florida, USA

    Jacksonville

    Sprawling river city with wide Atlantic beaches and lower prices.

    January / July
    12°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 20 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$340,000
    Cost of living
    95 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachSurfBig cityGolf
  20. #20 · Louisiana, USA

    New Orleans

    Jazz, Creole cooking and French Quarter festivals all year.

    January / July
    12°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    215
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 15 min / 25 min
    Typical home price
    US$280,000
    Cost of living
    98 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBig cityLive musicFood sceneNightlifeFrench-speaking
  21. #21 · Texas, USA

    Austin

    Live music, tech jobs and warm winters.

    January / July
    11°C / 30°C
    Sunny days a year
    230
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 15 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$550,000
    Cost of living
    105 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersLive musicNightlifeRemote-work hubFood sceneBig city
  22. #22 · Texas, USA

    San Antonio

    River Walk charm, Tex-Mex and affordable big-city living.

    January / July
    11°C / 30°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 45 min / 15 min
    Typical home price
    US$290,000
    Cost of living
    90 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBig cityFood sceneGolfLower cost
  23. #23 · Florida, USA

    Destin and 30A

    Emerald water, sugar-white sand and planned beach towns.

    January / July
    11°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    235
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$650,000
    Cost of living
    118 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachGolfSmall town
  24. #24 · Mississippi, USA

    Ocean Springs

    Artsy Gulf Coast town with oak-lined streets and low costs.

    January / July
    11°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 30 min
    Typical home price
    US$280,000
    Cost of living
    88 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachSmall townLower costFood scene
  25. #25 · Georgia, USA

    Savannah

    Oak-shaded squares, Southern charm and Tybee Island beaches.

    January / July
    10°C / 28°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 30 min / 20 min
    Typical home price
    US$320,000
    Cost of living
    95 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachFood sceneGolf
  26. #26 · South Carolina, USA

    Hilton Head Island

    Resort island of bike trails, golf and quiet beaches.

    January / July
    10°C / 27°C
    Sunny days a year
    220
    Drive to ski hill / water / airport
    3h+ / 5 min / 45 min
    Typical home price
    US$700,000
    Cost of living
    125 (100 = national average)
    Warm wintersBeachGolfSmall town
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