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15 Best Places to Travel in February

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Travel in February can take us into the heart of winter or the depths of summer, so knowing where you can go for your preferred style of trip will help create an unforgettable experience.

No matter how we wish to travel, February is a great time to explore the world, from an African safari to a tropical beach getaway, ancient cities, to an exploration of nature. You can witness Africa’s Big Five or discover hidden temples, ski at famous alpine resorts or bask in the comforts of a tropical escape.

The following list reveals 18 of the many places you can visit in February with options for every type of traveler.

Overview
  1. 1. South Africa
  2. 2. Kenya
  3. 3. Uganda
  4. 4. Sri Lanka
  5. 5. Cambodia
  6. 6. India
  7. 7. Italy
  8. 8. Croatia
  9. 9. Costa Rica
  10. 10. Colombia
  11. 11. Chile
  12. 12. Argentina
  13. 13. Sweden
  14. 14. Norway
  15. 15. Finland
  16. Plan your trip for February

1. South Africa

Lion on the savanna in South Africa

South Africa

Temperatures: Low 61°F • High 84°F

Highlights: Warm weather, safari, wildlife, culture, beaches, history, wine

Other recommended travel times: January • March  • May • June • August • September

South Africa is a country of incredible diversity, not just in wildlife, but in its cultures, history, and variety of activities.

From golden savannas to expansive winelands, dramatic coastlines, and excellent beaches, February in South Africa can give you plenty of time to spend on white-sand beaches or search for wildlife.

February is also the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, which results in plenty of events.

Learn more: South Africa Tours & VacationsSouth Africa Travel Guide

2. Kenya

Elephants in Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Temperatures: Low 75°F • High 84°F

Highlights: Warm weather, safari, wildlife, culture, beaches

Other recommended travel times: February • June  • July • August

Kenya invites you to enjoy an idyllic safari experience and February is a fantastic time in which to do so.

From the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, traditional communities to stirring landscapes, historic old towns to pearly-white beaches, Kenya has something for every traveler.

With an impressive array of safari camps and lodges, a safari specialist can make the most of your trip during the shoulder season, with fewer crowds and incredible wildlife viewing.

Learn more: Kenya Safaris & ToursKenya Safari Guide

3. Uganda

Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Temperatures: Low 76°F • High 85°F

Highlights: Warm weather, safari, wildlife, culture, trekking

Other recommended travel times: December

Uganda is an exceptional tapestry of landscapes and wildlife, and February is a fantastic time in which to visit one of Africa’s tallest mountain ranges or find the source of the Nile River.

February allows a shoulder-season exploration of what has been called the “Pearl of Africa”, giving you plenty of opportunities to discover snowcapped peaks, glassy lakes, and misty forests.

Sprawling savannas protect Africa’s renowned Big Five, while the resplendent canopies hide mountain gorillas.

Learn more: Uganda Safaris & Gorilla Trekking

4. Sri Lanka

Beach and fishing boats in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Temperatures: Low 73°F • High 88°F

Highlights: Warm weather, wildlife, culture, beaches, ancient ruins, villages

Other recommended travel times: May • August • December

Sri Lanka is a dizzying array of timeless adventure and relaxation. From famous tea fields to irresistible beaches, inspiring elephant herds to breathtaking ruins, February unravels Sri Lanka’s ancient charms and immerses you in consistently good weather.

February falls in the heart of whale-watching season off the south coast and gives you the best conditions for traveling the primary circuits or lounging on the pristine beaches. It feels undiscovered, easy, and legendary.

Learn more: Sri Lanka Tours & Vacations

5. Cambodia

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Temperatures: Low 74°F • High 91°F

Highlights: Warm weather, wildlife, culture, beaches, ancient ruins, villages

Other recommended travel times: April • November • December

Cambodia is majestic and charming, blending ancient with modern. Your trip can bring to light its enticing splendors, from Angkor Wat to the Mekong Delta, right after the wet season, which gives everything a lush, lively look.

The larger crowds of December and January have dissipated, making it much easier to enjoy the ancient history, pearly beaches, and cultural villages.

Learn more: Cambodia Tours & VacationsSoutheast Asia Tours & Vacations

6. India

Mysore Palace, India

Mysore, India

Temperatures: Low 63°F • High 66°F

Highlights: Warm weather, wildlife, culture, history, art

Other recommended travel times: January • March • May • September • October

India is a classic display of vibrant color and spirituality, fascinating architecture and immersive landscapes. February is a beautiful month in which to travel in India, with great weather across the country.

Delicious and distinctive, India reveals much more than just the Taj Mahal or Ganges River, and can instead plunge you deep into the soul-warming charms for which the country is known, especially given February is wedding season.

Learn more: India Tours & VacationsIndia Travel Guide

7. Italy

Gondolas on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Temperatures: Low 48°F • High 55°F

Highlights: Food and wine, history, art, snow sports, ancient ruins, museums, wine

Other recommended travel times: March • May • June • September • October • December

Italy inspires and delights like no other country in the world. February brings to light a different side of the culture and landscape as you indulge in the likes of Carnevale, skiing, hot springs, and the joys of smaller crowds.

Beyond cultural riches and effortless style, February highlights Italy’s sensational landscapes, with mountains and hills, coastal cliffs and glacial lakes shining like artistic masterpieces to display endless diverse experiences.

Learn more: Italy Tours & VacationsItaly Travel Guide

8. Croatia

Old town of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Temperatures: Low 52°F • High 41°F

Highlights: Skiing, snow sports, culture, museums, coastline

Other recommended travel times: May • October

Croatia is not an obvious February getaway, but the historic cities and unspoiled nature create a perfect winter wonderland.

Museums, galleries, restaurants, and shopping abound, while the classic wintry setting brings the opportunity to ski, relax in hot springs, and enjoy smaller crowds.

February offers snowy excursions, enticing festivals, and captivating images of frozen lakes, icy waterfalls, and snow-covered pines.

Learn more: Croatia Tours & VacationsCroatia Travel Guide

9. Costa Rica

Isla del Caño, Costa Rica

Isla del Caño, Costa Rica

Temperatures: Low 76°F • High 94°F

Highlights: Warm weather, wildlife, culture, beaches, scenery

Other recommended travel times: August • October • December

Costa Rica is the embodiment of natural wonder, and February is a fantastic time to experience the breadth of the country’s beauty.

From volcanos to cloud forests, golden beaches to epic rainforests, February is part of the dry season from the Central Valley to the Pacific coast and Caribbean shores.

The drier weather gives you access to sensational biodiversity as you search for spider monkeys, zipline, or lounge in the tropical sun.

Learn more: Costa Rica Tours & VacationsCosta Rica Travel Guide

10. Colombia

Santa Teresa Square in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia

Temperatures: Low 47°F • High 69°F

Highlights: Warm weather, wildlife, culture, beaches, history, villages

Other recommended travel times: July • October • November

Colombia is a country of captivating contrasts, and February is one of the best times to enjoy the Caribbean coast or the Amazonian jungle, the Andean peaks or the electric ambiance of bustling cities.

Above all, Colombia defies singularity. Even in February, the weather shifts from cool mountain peaks to tropical sun and rainforest trails. The country is fascinating, with adventure and charm found in colonial communities, archeological ruins, and on spectacular beaches.

Learn more: Colombia Tours & VacationsColombia Travel Guide

11. Chile

Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Temperatures: Low 66°F • High 85°F

Highlights: Warm weather, culture, hiking, scenery

Other recommended travel times: January • October • November • December

A land of extreme diversity and endless adventure, Chile in February can be warm in the major destinations and flush with green vineyards around the celebrated valleys.

With the national footprint reaching the southern edges of South America, the landscape features volcanoes and ancient forests, glaciers and fjords, desert flats and mountain slopes for grand Patagonian discoveries or quiet gastronomic delights in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer.

Learn more: Chile Tours & VacationsChile Travel Guide

12. Argentina

Hiker at the Serranía de Hornocal mountains near Humahuaca in the Argentine province of Jujuy

Serranía de Hornocal Mountains near Humahuaca, Argentina

Temperatures: Low 63°F • High 85°F

Highlights: Warm weather, culture, hiking, scenery, cycling, wine, horseback riding

Other recommended travel times: March • April • November • December

Argentina is seductive in its passion, beauty, and intensity. February highlights the country’s connection to the landscape and culture, with warm weather typical of summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

The heart of summer is high season and offers those with wanderlust some trekking and cycling excursions from Patagonia to the pampas, as well as immersive introductions to vineyards and waterfalls, city life and epic glaciers.

Learn more: Argentina Tours & VacationsArgentina Travel Guide

13. Sweden

Dog sledding in Northern Sweden

Northern Sweden

Temperatures: Low 21°F • High 44°F

Highlights: Northern Lights, skiing, Sámi culture, ice fishing, dog sledding, reindeer and moose tracking, Ice Hotel

Other recommended travel times: May • June • July

In February, Sweden is a winter wonderland, immersing you in the majesty of the Northern Lights and brilliant snow, as well as culture, food, and design.

The first week of February sees the traditional Sámi Jokkmokk Market that celebrates ancient culture and the charms of winter.

Unspoiled nature, winter adventures, and stunning coastlines highlight the diversity leading to Arctic landscapes.

Learn more: Sweden Tours & VacationsSweden Travel Guide

14. Norway

Northern lights in the Lofoten Islands, Norway

Lofoten Islands, Norway

Temperatures: Low 16°F • High 44°F

Highlights: Northern Lights, snowshoeing, dog sledding, Flåm Railway, Sámi culture

Other recommended travel times: March • June • July • August • September • December

Norway shines with breathtaking natural beauty. If you hope to chase after the Northern Lights or tour the countryside on skis, you can embrace the depth of winter from the jagged coastlines to shimmering glaciers and into the heart of forests as dense as fortresses.

The opportunities for winter sports are endless and exciting, capped by the solitary experience of witnessing the untamed wilderness deep beyond the borders of the Arctic Circle.

Learn more: Norway Tours & Vacations

15. Finland

Skiing in Lapland, Finland

Lapland, Finland

Temperatures: Low -8°F • High 19°F

Highlights: Northern Lights, skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, ice-breaker boating, ice fishing, snowshoeing

Other recommended travel times: May • June • July

Finland is the ultimate fusion of beguiling wilderness and irresistible winter allure, and February is the best time to hunt for the Northern Lights.

The crisp, cold month keeps the clouds at bay and shines against the snowy landscapes during the day, revealing the Northern Lights' dancing colors at night.

With dazzling pine forests and frozen lakes, thrilling winter sports and an enticing culinary scene, Finland is a captivating yet relatively undiscovered corner of the world.

Learn more: Finland Tours & VacationsFinland: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather & More

Plan your trip for February

Tropical coast of Diani, Kenya

Tropical coast of Diani, Kenya

February is a great time to travel, with the world celebrating a variety of seasons, activities, and possibilities that make it easy to find the right destination for you.

For more insight and inspiration, visit Zicasso’s Guide to the Best Places to Visit by Month.

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