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Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The strongest all-round combination of reliable weather, calm seas and excellent visibility.
–Premium-season pricing remains, especially at top resorts.
February
Best island getaways in February
For an island trip in February, Maldives comes out first, with average highs around 31°C and moderate-high crowds.
Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for February, and links to the full February guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Koh Samui (#4 on this list)
2Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The strongest overall combination of sunshine, calm seas and lower humidity.
–Still firmly in high season.
3Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 24–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Beaches, diving, snorkeling and swimming
–High temperatures and humidity
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Koh Samui
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+The driest month.
–Busy and expensive, around Chinese New Year too.
5Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Carnival parades and dry weather.
–Busy and pricey.
6Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Very low
- Prices
- $$
+One of the quietest and cheapest periods to experience Bali.
–Rainfall is high and sunshine can be unpredictable.
7Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 8–16°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Almond blossom at its peak and low prices.
–Showers and cooler nights.
8Bahamas
Bahamas- Temperature
- 17–25°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$
+The fewest rainy days of the year.
–Busy and pricey.
9Maui
United States- Temperature
- 18–28°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Whales at their most active.
–Busy and pricey.
10Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Warm water and improving rainfall
–Humidity and unpredictable showers
11Santorini
Greece- Temperature
- 10–15°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- €
+Low prices and dramatic winter light.
–Still wet and breezy, with limited services.
12Madeira
Portugal- Temperature
- 14–20°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Carnival parades.
–Still the rainy season.
13Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 10–16°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Fewer crowds and seasonal celebrations
–Cool sea temperatures and changeable weather
14Crete
Greece- Temperature
- 9–15°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Carnival in Rethymno in some years.
–Cool, wet days.
15Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 20–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Peak whale sightings.
–Busy and expensive.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for February.
FAQ
Best island getaways in February
What are the best island getaways in February?
Maldives, Phuket and Zanzibar come out best in February. Island 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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