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Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The strongest all-round combination of reliable weather, calm seas and excellent visibility.
–Premium-season pricing remains, especially at top resorts.
February
Best beach destinations in February
If you want a beach trip in February, Maldives comes out first, with average highs around 31°C and moderate-high crowds.
Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for February, and links to the full February guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Dubai (#4 on this list)
2Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The strongest overall combination of sunshine, calm seas and lower humidity.
–Still firmly in high season.
3Cartagena
Colombia- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Dry season, among the best weather of the year, after the holiday peak has passed.
–Still a popular month — not empty, just manageable.
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 16–25°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm, comfortable days around 25–26°C — perfect for beaches, rooftops and desert trips, with pleasant evenings for dining and nightlife.
–Still high season, so crowds and prices remain elevated.
5Sydney
Australia- Temperature
- 20–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Hot summer weather and excellent beach conditions after the holiday peak.
–Still busy and prices remain elevated.
6Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 24–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Beaches, diving, snorkeling and swimming
–High temperatures and humidity
7Koh Samui
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+The driest month.
–Busy and expensive, around Chinese New Year too.
8Cape Town
South Africa- Temperature
- 16–27°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm weather and relatively little rain.
–Wind and continued summer demand.
9Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 11–19°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Comfortable temperatures and major awards/cultural events.
–Rain is still possible and event weekends can lift rates.
10Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 8–17°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+Mild weather + low crowds
–Cool evenings
11Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Carnival parades and dry weather.
–Busy and pricey.
12Miami
United States- Temperature
- 17–24°C
- Crowds
- Very high
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm, relatively dry conditions make February one of Miami's most attractive months.
–Major events increase demand and pricing.
13Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Very low
- Prices
- $$
+One of the quietest and cheapest periods to experience Bali.
–Rainfall is high and sunshine can be unpredictable.
14Málaga
Spain- Temperature
- 8–18°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Comfortable sightseeing weather
–Evenings can feel cool
15Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 8–16°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Almond blossom at its peak and low prices.
–Showers and cooler nights.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for February.
FAQ
Best beach destinations in February
What are the best beach destinations in February?
Maldives, Phuket and Cartagena come out best in February. Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in February?
Phuket, with average highs around 34°C in February.
Which of these is quietest in February?
Bali, where crowds in February are very low.
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