Where should I travel in February?
February is the month of the school winter break. Chase sun and warmth, ski in the Alps or travel somewhere it's summer right now.
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5 ideas for travelling in February
01Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons Tenerife, Spain
Mild winter weather, the Teide volcano and often a big carnival in Santa Cruz. A safe bet for a week of sun.
02Photo: Der Berzerker from Washington, DC, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Cape Town, South Africa
It's summer and dry in the Western Cape. Mountains, vineyards and coastal roads make for a trip with lots of variety.
03Photo: YoTuT from United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Marrakech, Morocco
Pleasant days for wandering souks and gardens, with cool nights. A short flight to something completely different.
04Photo: Johnfmh at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons The Austrian Alps
Peak ski season with reliable snow in most areas. Austria is a classic choice for Danish families in the winter break.
05Photo: Ji-Elle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Sri Lanka's south coast
Dry season on the south and west coasts. Beaches, highland tea estates and national park safaris in one trip.
Where is it warm in February?
In February it's mild in the Canary Islands, summer in Cape Town and hot and dry on Sri Lanka's south coast. Marrakech is warm by day but cool in the evening, and in the Alps it's all about the snow.
11 of the 28 destinations typically reach at least 25 degrees by day in February.
- 30°+
- 25–29°
- 20–24°
- Below 20°
| Destination | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gambia · West Africa | 33° | 22° | 24° |
| Phuket · Thailand | 32° | 25° | 30° |
| Phu Quoc · Vietnam | 30° | 24° | 29° |
| Galle · Sri Lanka | 30° | 23° | 29° |
| Bali · Indonesia | 29° | 24° | 30° |
| Cancún · Mexico | 27° | 22° | 27° |
| Punta Cana · Dominican Republic | 27° | 23° | 26° |
| Sal · Cape Verde | 26° | 20° | 23° |
| Muscat · Oman | 26° | 19° | 24° |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | 25° | 17° | 22° |
| Miami · Florida, USA | 25° | 19° | 24° |
| Gran Canaria · Canary Islands, Spain | 23° | 16° | 20° |
| Agadir · Morocco | 23° | 13° | 17° |
| Tenerife · Canary Islands, Spain | 22° | 15° | 20° |
| Lanzarote · Canary Islands, Spain | 22° | 15° | 19° |
Holidays in February: good to know
The winter break in weeks 7 and 8 pushes up prices and demand for both ski and sun trips. If you can travel outside those weeks, you often get more for your money.
These ideas are general seasonal tips. Weather, opening times and prices vary from year to year, so check before you book.
Find your own match in February
We've already picked February. Wayoop asks about your budget, travel time and wishes and finds up to three destinations that suit you.