i Where to go for Chinese New Year 2027
The Lunar New Year falls between late January and mid-February, with lanterns, dragon dances and fireworks across East and Southeast Asia — and the world’s largest annual migration.
Of 49 destinations compared, 32 have daytime highs of 24 °C or more on these dates and 13 have sea water warm enough to swim (24 °C+).
Classic Chinese New Year destinations
Ranked by the weather you can expect on these dates.
Phuket
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Sydney
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George Town
i Chiang Mai
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Denpasar
Hong Kong
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San Francisco
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Hanoi
Singapore
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Macao
i Ho Chi Minh City
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Guangzhou
Best weather worldwide
The most pleasant climate for these dates — one destination per country.
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Luxor
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Dubai
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Cape Town
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Muscat
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Valparaíso
Jaipur
i Phoenix
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Guanajuato City
Warmest seas
Average sea temperature from 30 years of NOAA satellite data.
i Puducherry
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Jeddah
Acapulco de Juárez
i Miami
i Hanga Roa
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Noord
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Willemstad
i Pattaya
A short flight from New York
Within about 3,000 km (≈ 4 hours’ flight), ranked by the go score.
Cancún
i Campeche
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Montego Bay
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Varadero
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Punta Cana
Corozal
i Belize City
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Lucaya
Best value for these dates
Good weather where your money goes furthest (World Bank price levels).
Best places in United States
Ranked by the weather you can expect on these dates.
i Los Angeles
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i Orlando
i Tucson
i Fort Lauderdale
i Key West
i Palm Springs
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i Scottsdale
i Yuma
Compare the destinations
Weather, sea, crowds, prices and flight time for these dates at a glance.
| Destination | Go score | Day / night | Sea | Rain days | Crowds | Price level | Flight from New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | 82 | 34° / 23° | — | 3 | Very busy | Very cheap | 19 h 19 |
| Sydney | 78 | 27° / 19° | — | 12 | Busy | Expensive | 21 h 09 |
| George Town | 75 | 33° / 23° | — | 9 | Very busy | Very cheap | 19 h 42 |
| Chiang Mai | 73 | 31° / 15° | — | 1 | Busy | Very cheap | 17 h 47 |
| Denpasar | 69 | 31° / 24° | 29° | 18 | Busy | Very cheap | 21 h 36 |
| Hong Kong | 64 | 18° / 13° | — | 9 | Quiet | Average | 17 h 16 |
| San Francisco | 64 | 16° / 7° | — | 9 | Busy | Expensive | 5 h 57 |
| Hanoi | 63 | 20° / 15° | — | 12 | Busy | Very cheap | 17 h 31 |
| Luxor | 100 | 24° / 8° | — | 0 | Very busy | Very cheap | 12 h 46 |
| Dubai | 98 | 26° / 14° | — | 4 | Very busy | Average | 14 h 47 |
| Cape Town | 98 | 26° / 16° | 18° | 4 | Busy | Cheap | 16 h 46 |
| Muscat | 100 | 26° / 17° | 24° | 3 | Very busy | Cheap | 15 h 11 |
| Valparaíso | 100 | 23° / 13° | — | 3 | Busy | Cheap | 11 h 10 |
| Jaipur | 100 | 25° / 10° | — | 1 | Very busy | Very cheap | 15 h 52 |
| Puducherry | 100 | 31° / 21° | 27° | 1 | Busy | Very cheap | 18 h 03 |
| Jeddah | 99 | 29° / 18° | 26° | 0 | Busy | Cheap | 13 h 48 |
| Acapulco de Juárez | 98 | 30° / 21° | 28° | 0 | Busy | Cheap | 5 h 19 |
| Miami | 93 | 25° / 16° | 25° | 6 | Very busy | Expensive | 2 h 54 |
 Phuntsholing | 97 | 24° / 14° | — | 1 | Busy | Very cheap | 16 h 26 |
| Mengmao | 99 | 24° / 8° | — | 3 | Busy | Cheap | 17 h 01 |
 Praia | 87 | 26° / 18° | 23° | 2 | Busy | Cheap | 7 h 52 |
 Puerto del Carmen | 94 | 21° / 13° | 18° | 3 | Quiet | Average | 7 h 46 |
WorldClim · CRU · NOAA OISST · Eurostat · World Bank ICP · estimate: flight
Chinese New Year: dates for the coming years
- 2027February 5 – 12, 2027starts in 113 days
- 2028January 25 – February 1, 2028starts in 467 days
- 2029February 12 – 19, 2029starts in 851 days
- 2030February 2 – 9, 2030starts in 1,206 days
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Frequently asked questions
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
February 5 – 12, 2027.
Where is it warm for Chinese New Year?
The best weather on these dates: Luxor (Egypt, 24°C (76°F)), Dubai (United Arab Emirates, 26°C (79°F)), Cape Town (South Africa, 26°C (78°F)), and Muscat (Oman, 26°C (78°F)).
Where can you swim for Chinese New Year?
The warmest seas: Puducherry (India, 27°C (81°F)), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia, 26°C (78°F)), Acapulco de Juárez (Mexico, 28°C (82°F)), and Miami (United States, 25°C (76°F)).
Where to go for Chinese New Year near New York?
Cancún (Mexico), Campeche (Mexico), Montego Bay (Jamaica), and Varadero (Cuba).
Where to go for Chinese New Year in United States?
Los Angeles, Orlando, Tucson, Fort Lauderdale, and Key West.
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