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Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The strongest overall combination of sunshine, calm seas and lower humidity.
–Still firmly in high season.
February
Warmest places to visit in February
The warmest place in February is Phuket, with average highs around 34°C. The list runs down to 30°C at number 15.
Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for February, and links to the full February guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Bangkok (#2 on this list)
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Bangkok
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–34°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Still dry and comfortable, with excellent conditions for exploring.
–Crowds and prices remain elevated.
3Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 24–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Beaches, diving, snorkeling and swimming
–High temperatures and humidity
4Chiang Mai
Thailand- Temperature
- 17–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm days and cool nights.
–Haze begins to build.
5Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam- Temperature
- 23–33°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Exceptionally dry
–Tet crowds and higher demand
6Singapore
Singapore- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Lowest rainfall of the year.
–Chinese New Year can raise prices.
7Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+The biggest party in the world, with the warmest sea of the year.
–Peak prices, crowds and heat.
8Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The strongest all-round combination of reliable weather, calm seas and excellent visibility.
–Premium-season pricing remains, especially at top resorts.
9Oaxaca
Mexico- Temperature
- 12–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and a relaxed pace.
–Warm afternoons build.
10Cartagena
Colombia- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Dry season, among the best weather of the year, after the holiday peak has passed.
–Still a popular month — not empty, just manageable.
11Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Carnival parades and dry weather.
–Busy and pricey.
12Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Very low
- Prices
- $$
+One of the quietest and cheapest periods to experience Bali.
–Rainfall is high and sunshine can be unpredictable.
13Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Warm water and improving rainfall
–Humidity and unpredictable showers
14Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Lush scenery and low prices.
–Heavy rain and cyclone risk.
15Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia- Temperature
- 22–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Relatively dry
–Festival periods can be busier
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for February.
FAQ
Warmest places to visit in February
What are the best warm destinations in February?
Phuket, Bangkok and Zanzibar come out best in February. Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month.
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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