Where to go in February?

February is carnival month (Venice, Nice, Rio) and the mild winter season in Egypt, India and Mexico.

  1. Venice

    Italy

    The Carnival, with its masks and costumes, usually takes place in February.

    Discover Venice

  2. Nice

    France

    Nice's Carnival and its flower parades liven up the city in February.

    Discover Nice

  3. Rio de Janeiro

    Brazil

    Carnival often falls in February (sometimes early March), in the southern summer.

    Discover Rio de Janeiro

  4. Luxor

    Egypt

    The mild, sunny Egyptian winter makes the temples and the Valley of the Kings pleasant to visit.

    Discover Luxor

  5. Cairo

    Egypt

    Mild weather for the Giza pyramids and the museums.

    Discover Cairo

  6. Agra

    India

    The end of the Indian winter: clearer air and soft light on the Taj Mahal.

    Discover Agra

  7. Cancún

    Mexico

    Still the dry season: turquoise sea and sunny days.

    Discover Cancún

  8. Chiang Mai

    Thailand

    The end of the cool season, still dry: a good time for hiking.

    Discover Chiang Mai

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Frequently asked questions

Where to go in February?

Our ideas for February: Venice, Nice, Rio de Janeiro, Luxor, Cairo, Agra, Cancún, Chiang Mai. Each destination is detailed above with the reason to go that month.

Does this advice apply every year?

These are general trends (seasons, major festivals). The weather varies from year to year and festival dates change: check them before booking.