Venice, Italy
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.
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 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 the cultural riches and effortless style, February highlights Italy’s sensational landscapes with mountains and hills, coastal cliffs, and glacial lakes shining like artistic masterpieces displaying an endless diversity of experiences.
Learn more: Italy Tours & Vacations | Italy Travel Guide
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 countryside's unspoiled nature creates a perfect winter wonderland.
Vibrant museums, galleries, restaurants, and shopping abound, while the classic wintry setting brings the opportunity to ski, relax in hot springs, and enjoy the smaller crowds.
February offers snowy excursions, enticing festivals, and captivating images of frozen lakes, icy waterfalls, and snow-covered pines.
Learn more: Croatia Tours & Vacations | Croatia Travel Guide
Northern Sweden
Temperatures: Low 21° F | High 44° F
Highlights: Northern Lights | Skiing | Sami 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 the brilliant snow.
Welcoming culture, food, design, and the brilliance of the aurora borealis dancing across Lapland. The first week of February hosts the traditional Sami Jokkmokk Market that celebrates ancient culture and the stunning charms of winter.
Unspoiled nature, winter adventures, and stunning coastline highlight the diversity leading into the Arctic landscapes.
Learn more: Sweden Tours & Vacations | Sweden Travel Guide
Lofoten Islands, Norway
Temperatures: Low 16° F | High 44° F
Highlights: Northern Lights | Snowshoeing | Dog Sledding | Flåm Railway | Sami 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 coastline to the 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
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 between the beguiling wilderness and an irresistible winter allure. February is the best time to hunt the Northern Lights.
The crisp, cold month keeps the clouds at bay and shines against the snowy landscapes in the day, revealing the Northern Lights' dancing colors in the night.
With dazzling pine forests and frozen lakes, thrilling winter sports, and an enticing culinary scene, Finland is a captivating yet relatively undiscovered corner.
Learn more: Finland Tours & Vacations | Scandinavia Tours
Observatory Point, Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia
Temperatures: Low 66° F | High 78° F
Highlights: Warm weather, wildlife, culture, beaches, water sports, scenery
Other recommended travel times: January | March | April | October | November | December
Awe-inspiring, staggering, and daunting define Australia throughout the year, but February captures the spirit of summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
The southern states are warm and inviting with endless outdoor activities with the extraordinary blue waters becoming the focal point of the season.
February involves adventure and exploration, relaxation, and excitement whether you lounge on a famous beach, visit the Great Barrier Reef's southern edges, or sample celebrated wines.
Learn more: Australia Tours & Vacations | Australia Travel Guide
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 immersive beauty.
From volcanos to cloud forests, golden sandy beaches to epic rainforests, February is part of the dry season spanning from the Central Valley to the Pacific coast and the Caribbean shores.
The drier weather gives you access to the sensational biodiversity as you search for spider monkeys, a taste for flying on a zipline, or the joys of lounging in the tropical sun.
Learn more: Costa Rica Tours & Vacations | Costa Rica Travel Guide
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 the month of 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 any expectation of singularity. Even in February, the weather shifts from cool mountain peaks to soothing tropical sun and hot rainforest trails. Colombia is endlessly fascinating with adventure and charm found in colonial communities, archeological ruins, and indulgent beaches.
Learn more: Colombia Tours & Vacations | Top 9 Things to Do in Colombia
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 the wildlife but in the cultures, history, and variety of activities.
From the golden savanna to expansive Winelands, dramatic coastline and elegant beaches, February in South Africa can give you plenty of time to spend on white-sand beaches or enjoy the outdoors in search of awe-inspiring wildlife.
February is also the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, which results in plenty of special events.
Learn more: South Africa Tours & Vacations | South Africa Travel Guide
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 an idyllic safari experience, and February is a fantastic time to experience it all.
From the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara, traditional communities to stirring landscape, 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 & Tours | Kenya Safari Guide
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 landscape and wildlife. February is a fantastic time to visit one of Africa’s tallest mountain ranges or to 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.
The sprawling savanna protects the likes of Africa’s renowned Big Five, while the resplendent canopies hide the mountain gorillas.
Learn more: Uganda Safaris & Gorilla Trekking
Vervet monkey in Rwanda
Temperatures: Low 55° F | High 79° F
Highlights: Warm weather, safari, wildlife, culture, inland beaches, trekking
Other recommended travel times: June
Rwanda is endless mountains and majesty, and February creates the perfect atmosphere of dry weather in which you can scour bamboo forests or discover inland beaches.
Embrace the extensive tracts of mountain rainforest in search of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees or find fascinating exhibits on traditional customs to contemporary history. Rwanda in February reveals its mysteries and celebrates its impressive beauty.
Learn more: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Safaris
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 for lounging on the pristine beaches. It feels undiscovered, easy, and ultimately legendary.
Learn more: Sri Lanka Tours & Vacations
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 the modern. Your trip can bring to light the enticing splendors from Angkor Wat to the Mekong right after the wet season, giving everything a lush and 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 & Vacations | Southeast Asia Tours & Vacations
Mysore, India
Temperatures: Low 63° F | High 66° F
Highlights: Warm weather, wildlife, culture, history, art
Other recommended travel times: January | March | April | May | September | October
India is a classic display of vibrant color and festive spirituality, fascinating architecture, and immersive landscapes. February is a beautiful month to travel in India with great weather across the country.
Delicious and expectedly distinctive, India reveals much more than just the Taj Mahal or Ganges River and instead can plunge you deep into the soul-warming charms for which the country is known, especially given that February is wedding season.
Learn more: India Tours & Vacations | India Travel Guide
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 exciting 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 & Vacations | Chile Travel Guide
Machu Picchu, Peru
Temperatures: Low 74° F | High 80° F
Highlights: Warm weather, culture, scenery, beaches, wildlife, ancient ruins
Other recommended travel times: June | November
Complex and intricate, ancient and innovative, Peru has an exciting texture unique to its borders. February is a great time to visit the diverse array of natural beauty and cultural splendor due to the warm weather typical in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer.
With a variety of gorgeous beaches, fewer tourists, and seasonal festivals like Carnival, February creates the perfect atmosphere to enjoy Peru, unlike any other time.
Learn more: Peru Tours & Vacations | Peru Travel Guide
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 Argentina’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 & Vacations | Argentina Travel Guide
Tropical coast of Diani, Kenya
February is a great time to travel with the world celebrating a variety of seasons, activities, and possibilities making it easy to find the right destination for you. Find more insights and inspiration with recommended destinations at Zicasso’s Travel Blog.