WHERE TO GO IN FEBRUARY?
February is a great month for leaving in search of the sun which is starting to be sorely missed by those in the northern countries. Leaving on sun-seeker holidays in February will also avoid the ski resorts which are often overcrowded at this time.
In Europe, winter continues unabated and cold, harsh weather prevails with short days and rare sunlight. Winter sports stations are popular in France at this time because of school holidays but neighbouring countries (Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Andorra, and Spain) offer various possibilities. Those countries in the south of Europe can be very pleasant destinations at this time, everything is flowering and spring is on its way.
In Asia, various destinations are ideal at this time: Burma, Northern India and the Philippines are free from typhoons and the west and south of Sri Lanka and Laos are great if you avoid the mountains. Trekking in Nepal is great right now with plenty of sunlight although the evenings can get very chilly at altitude.
In Africa, it’s the opportune moment for a trek in the Moroccan desert, a trip across the Maghreb or for visiting countries such as Senegal or Egypt before the higher temperatures arrive, the prices at this time are affordable too. South Africa currently basks in warm temperatures with low rainfall. Mauritania, Jordan and Syria are sunny right now with cooler nights; take a jumper for the evening!
In America, Argentina, Peru and Nicaragua have pleasant temperatures in February and it’s also a great time to discover Southern California and the desert areas to the South-West. Mexico and the Caribbean have beautiful sunny days although you may prefer the cooler temperatures of the magnificent Canadian winter. In Hawaii surfers are having a great time riding the giant waves.
To be avoided:
Indonesia, the Seychelles and Polynesia which currently have their rainy season and Madagascar, the Reunion and Mauritius where there is still a high risk of cyclones.
Our choice
If you feel the need for sun and warmth then the Moroccan deserts in Africa or Mexico in Central America would be ideal choices.
In Africa a Nile cruise will benefit from lovely light at this time with cool, relaxing evenings.
Lovers of open space and country walks will enjoy hikes in the Canadian forests or you could go to Asia and walk beside the Annapurna’s mountain chain in Nepal.
If skiing is a must then the European Alps ski resorts will fit the bill although they may be crowded at this time. For those who prefer warmer weather then spring is starting to make its presence felt in southern Spain, Italy and Greece with fine days and warm temperatures.
The best travel destinations in february:
In this table are the best travel destinations for the month of february. The global note of each has been uniquely calculated according to climate data, rated according to the most sunshine and least rainy days but doesn't take into account local touristic specifics such as festivals, events etc that could make travel here especially interesting at this time.
| Town ↑↓ |
T min
↑↓ (°C) |
T max
↑↓ (°C) |
Wet Days ↑↓ | Find a: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy (Venice) | 3 | 9 | 6 | |
| Canaries (Las Palmas (Canaries)) | 15 | 23 | 4 | |
| Burma (Myanmar) (Yangon (Rangoon)) | 19 | 33 | 0 | |
| India (Madras) | 21 | 32 | 0 | |
| Philippines (Manila) | 22 | 31 | 6 | |
| Sri Lanka (Colombo) | 23 | 32 | 6 | |
| Laos (Vientiane) | 18 | 31 | 2 | |
| Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)) | 23 | 34 | 1 | |
| Thailand (Bangkok) | 23 | 34 | 1 | |
| Morocco (Marrakech) | 7 | 21 | 5 | |
| Senegal (Dakar) | 18 | 28 | 0 | |
| Egypt (Cairo) | 10 | 22 | 1 | |
| South Africa (Cape Town) | 17 | 27 | 2 | |
| Ivory Coast (Abidjan) | 25 | 33 | 4 | |
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) | 18 | 29 | 6 | |
| Peru (Lima) | 20 | 29 | 0 | |
| Nicaragua (Managua) | 21 | 31 | 1 | |
| USA (Death Valley) | 8 | 23 | 1 | |
| Mexico (Cancun) | 20 | 28 | 3 | |
| Cuba (Havana) | 19 | 27 | 4 | |
| Australia (Canberra) | 14 | 29 | 7 | |
| Greece (Naxos (Agean Islands)) | 11 | 16 | 8 | |
| New Zealand (Wellington) | 14 | 22 | 9 |
Go on vacation in February in the Alpes-Maritimes
The Alpes-Maritimes is an ideal region to spend a pleasant February vacation with your family. There are many interesting activities to do for adults and children. In particular:
- Mountain walks: to enjoy the mountains, there are many resorts in the Alpes-Maritimes that offer many classic activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding. These resorts also offer their clients original activities such as dog sled rides, zip lines…
Those looking for family-friendly accommodation can visit feepourvous rental chalets. These are fully equipped luxury accommodations close to the ski resorts.
- Many sports activities: to have fun while exercising and taking a deep breath of air, many sports centers are open to adults and children. Parents who prefer to spend relaxing days together can enroll their children in a sports course such as horseback riding, tennis, circus... You should choose a physical activity that your child enjoys.
- Discover the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco: this visit to the marine world will please your children and you. Children can also take this tour on their own in a club supervised by an educational team. Also, they will be able to participate in multiple games and activities with the theme of marine fauna.
- Popular festivals: during the month of February, several popular celebrations take place in the Alpes-Maritimes. These festivals are real tourist attractions not to be missed. It is the carnival of Nice, during which many animations are available for tourists and participants (exhibition of big heads, workshops ...). In addition to this carnival, there is the famous lemon festival that takes place in Menton.
For those who like to stroll and discover the landscape, they will not be disappointed, they will be able to stroll along the waterfront and in the middle of fields of mimosas for example.
