Where to go in February for sun
Planning a romantic escape? Perhaps you're after some half-term family time? Whatever takes you away in February, we have the pick of the bunch when it comes to places to go for fabulous winter sun.
From eco-retreats in Costa Rica and sugary sands of Grenada to immersive cultural experiences in unforgettable Rio, there's something for everyone in our handpicked selection of top destinations in February.
| Destination | Temperature | Daily sunshine | Flight time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Min | |||
| 1. Maldives | 31°C | 25°C | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| 2. Chiang Mai, Thailand | 32°C | 14°C | 10 hours | 14 hours |
| 3. Goa, India | 32°C | 21°C | 10 hours | 9.5 hours |
| 4. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 20°C | 14°C | 7 hours | 4.5 hours |
| 5. Cape Town, South Africa | 25°C | 15°C | 10 hours | 11.5 hours |
| 6. Dominican Republic | 28°C | 21°C | 9 hours | 9.5 hours |
| 7. Tamarindo, Costa Rica | 33°C | 23°C | 8 hours | 12 hours |
| 8. Majorca, Balearic Islands | 14°C | 6°C | 6 hours | 2.5 hours |
| 9. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 30°C | 21°C | 7 hours | 12 hours |
| 10. Grenada | 29°C | 21°C | 8 hours | 11 hours |
Browse below to see our pick of the top 10 winter sun destinations in February based on a variety of interests and distance. One thing you can rely on is that each place features is good and sunny in February.
Top 10 sunny destinations in February
- Maldives
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Goa, India
- Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Dominican Republic
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Grenada
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Check out our top 10 sunny holiday destinations for each month of the year whether you're after summer breaks or winter sun escapes. We'll tell you where to get the best weather, expected flight time and what each destination is most well-known for.
Looking for more? Check out our complete guide to the weather in February and see where we think are some of the best places to go on holiday at this time.
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