1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
30°C
Carnival — the single biggest street party on Earth.
Tip: Book blocos and lodging 3+ months out.
Month 2 · Updated 2026
Where to travel in February
Shoulder in the tropics, carnival season in Latin culture
February is carnival month and one of the best weeks of the year for a warm-weather escape. Snow is still deep, tropics are still dry.
Top February destinations
2. Maldives, Maldives
30°C
Peak dry season, flat lagoons, best underwater visibility.
Tip: Overwater villas book fastest for Valentine's week.
3. Tokyo, Japan
9°C
Cold and dry, plum blossoms starting, fewer tourists.
Tip: Perfect month for a JR Pass loop before cherry-blossom crowds.
4. Venice, Italy
8°C
Carnevale masks, misty canals, low-season prices on either side.
Tip: Go the week before or after Carnevale for calmer streets.
5. Oaxaca, Mexico
26°C
Dry, mild, and food-scene at its peak.
Tip: Day-trip to Hierve el Agua and mezcal palenques.
What to avoid in February
- · Caribbean cruise dates around US Presidents' week (crowds + surge pricing)
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