Where is it hot in February?
A data-led shortlist of the warmest, sunniest, driest holiday spots for February, scored from twenty years of historical climate records against a classic beach-holiday profile (22–33°C, 7+ hours of sun, fewer than 2 rainy days per week).
The ranking
- Gambia (Gambia) — 28.6°C, 10.7h sun/day, 0 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Phuket (Thailand) — 27.4°C, 10.8h sun/day, 2.1 rainy days/week. Score: 99/100.
- Maldives (Maldives) — 27.7°C, 11h sun/day, 2.2 rainy days/week. Score: 99/100.
- Cancún (Mexico) — 24.7°C, 10.7h sun/day, 3.2 rainy days/week. Score: 93/100.
- Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) — 24.5°C, 10.4h sun/day, 3.2 rainy days/week. Score: 93/100.
- Zanzibar (Tanzania) — 28.3°C, 10.9h sun/day, 3.2 rainy days/week. Score: 93/100.
- Tenerife (Spain) — 18.4°C, 10.7h sun/day, 0.2 rainy days/week. Score: 87/100.
- Cape Verde (Cape Verde) — 21.6°C, 10.2h sun/day, 0.2 rainy days/week. Score: 87/100.
- Curaçao (Curaçao) — 26.4°C, 11.5h sun/day, 3.2 rainy days/week. Score: 85/100.
- Bali (Indonesia) — 26.6°C, 9.3h sun/day, 6.5 rainy days/week. Score: 75/100.
Why these picks
Gambia in February
Gambia averages 28.6°C in February, with 10.7 hours of sunshine a day and only 0 rainy days a week. Match score: 100/100.
Phuket in February
Phuket averages 27.4°C in February, with 10.8 hours of sunshine a day and only 2.1 rainy days a week. Match score: 99/100.
Maldives in February
Maldives averages 27.7°C in February, with 11 hours of sunshine a day and only 2.2 rainy days a week. Match score: 99/100.
Frequently asked
Where is it hot in February?
In February the hottest, sunniest destinations we track are Gambia (28.6°C, 10.7h sun/day); Phuket (27.4°C, 10.8h sun/day); Maldives (27.7°C, 11h sun/day).
What is the best warm-weather destination in February?
Gambia scores highest in February with average temperatures around 28.6°C, 10.7 hours of sunshine a day and only 0 rainy days per week.
Is February a good month for a beach holiday?
Yes — 10 of our 10 top destinations score 70+ for a beach holiday in February.