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Where to go in February

February keeps the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and South Asia in their dry season, with summer continuing in the southern hemisphere. It’s carnival season in much of the Catholic world, from Brazil to Venice.

114 countries and territories are in their best season in February, based on each guide’s best time to visit. Temperatures are monthly averages for the capital or main city, so coasts and mountains will differ.

Top picks for February

North AmericaMexicoPyramids, tacos and two coastlinesMexico City 16°C avgabout US$105/dayBest: Nov-AprSoutheast AsiaThailandIsland mornings and night-market feastsBangkok 28°C avgabout US$98/dayBest: Nov – MarSoutheast AsiaVietnamAncient temples to emerald baysHanoi 20°C avgabout US$64/dayBest: Nov-AprSouth AsiaIndiaMaharajas, mystics and a million colorsNew Delhi 17°C avgabout US$109/dayBest: Oct-MarSouth AmericaColombiaCoffee, salsa and Caribbean coastBogotá 14°C avgabout US$102/dayBest: Dec-MarOceaniaAustraliaA whole continent to yourselfCanberra 19°C avgabout US$250/dayBest: Sep-AprSouth AmericaArgentinaSteak at midnight, glaciers by noonBuenos Aires 25°C avgabout US$140/dayBest: Oct-MarOceaniaNew ZealandMiddle-earth landscapes and Maori cultureWellington 17°C avgabout US$146/dayBest: Nov-AprNorth AfricaEgyptAncient wonders along the NileCairo 15°C avgabout US$60/dayBest: Oct-AprSouthern AfricaSouth AfricaBig Five safaris and rainbow nation culturePretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein 21°C avgabout US$151/dayBest: Oct-AprNorthern EuropeIcelandFire, ice & northern lightsReykjavik 0°C avgabout US$312/dayBest: Jun – Aug / Dec – FebIndian OceanMaldivesOverwater villas on coral atollsMalé 28°C avgabout US$550/dayBest: Nov-Apr

Everywhere in season in February

By region, with the average temperature in the capital or main city.

Europe 5

Asia 12

The Americas 18

Africa 32

The Middle East 8

The Pacific & Indian Ocean 10

The Caribbean 29

Plan by month

Seasons vary within large countries, and weather is never guaranteed. Check each guide’s “Best time to visit” section and current travel advice before you book.