Best Places to Visit in February
February sits in the heart of winter for northern latitudes, offering some of the year's lowest prices in Europe and shoulder-season conditions across Southeast Asia. It is an excellent month for Caribbean beaches, safari trips to East Africa, and ski resorts that are past their holiday-season peak.
Americas
11 destinations4Excellent12Excellent13Excellent14Excellent16Excellent17Excellent20Excellent21Excellent22Excellent25Excellent29Excellent
SantiagoChile
92°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
MonteverdeCosta Rica
92°F3 rain daysBusyAbove avg
TamarindoCosta Rica
97°F1 rain daysBusyAbove avg
ValparaisoChile
70°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Santa MartaColombia
91°F2 rain daysBusyAbove avg
CartagenaColombia
90°F2 rain daysBusyAbove avg
Guatemala CityGuatemala
88°F2 rain daysBusyAbove avg
Antigua GuatemalaGuatemala
88°F2 rain daysBusyAbove avg
AtacamaChile
87°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Panama CityPanama
88°F5 rain daysBusyAbove avg
San JoseCosta Rica
87°F6 rain daysBusyAbove avg
Asia
11 destinations1Excellent6Excellent8Excellent9Excellent10Excellent11Excellent15Excellent18Excellent19Excellent23Excellent24Excellent
BaganMyanmar
88°F0 rain daysBusyAbove avg
GoaIndia
101°F1 rain daysBusyAbove avg
HampiIndia
99°F1 rain daysBusyAbove avg
YangonMyanmar
92°F1 rain daysBusyAbove avg
MumbaiIndia
102°F1 rain daysBusyAbove avg
KeralaIndia
97°F2 rain daysBusyAbove avg
VientianeLaos
85°F3 rain daysBusyAbove avg
Chiang MaiThailand
86°F2 rain daysBusyAbove avg
Luang PrabangLaos
87°F4 rain daysBusyAbove avg
UdaipurIndia
93°F0 rain daysBusyAbove avg
Phu QuocVietnam
86°F4 rain daysBusyAbove avg
Africa
4 destinationsMiddle East
1 destinationOceania
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I travel in February?
The top-rated destinations for February based on weather, crowds, and cost are Bagan, Margaret River, Adelaide, Santiago, and Lamu. These destinations score highest on our composite travel index, which weighs temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost.
What are the cheapest places to visit in February?
Among the top-ranked destinations, the most budget-friendly options in February are Margaret River, Adelaide, Santiago. These destinations have below-average accommodation and travel costs during this period.
Where is warm in February?
The warmest highly-rated destinations in February include Mumbai (102°F), Adelaide (101°F), Goa (101°F). Keep in mind that the best travel experience depends on more than temperature -- crowd levels, rainfall, and costs also matter.
Where can I avoid crowds in February?
For a quieter experience in February, consider Margaret River, Adelaide, Santiago. These destinations have lower tourist volumes during this period while still offering favorable weather conditions.