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Australia and New Zealand in February: Where the Weather Works, Where It Doesn’t, and How to Split the Trip
Late summer on both sides of the Tasman: where February weather is settled, why the tropical north is…
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Where the weather, crowds and prices line up in February, with ideas for every kind of trip.
🎭 Best countries in February
Top countries for February
Ranked by our month scores for weather, crowds and price.
9/10#1ThailandDry and calm on both coasts. The most reliable month for combining Andaman and Gulf.Open the Thailand guide →
9/10#2EgyptThe finest temple month, with the Abu Simbel sun alignmentOpen the Egypt guide →
9/10#3Dubai & the UAEMild, dry and bright, the most reliable month for outdoor daysOpen the Dubai & the UAE guide →
9/10#4Tanzania & ZanzibarCalving on the southern plains: the safari month with the most actionOpen the Tanzania & Zanzibar guide →
9/10#5MexicoThe month when every region works: dry, warm and full of wildlife.Open the Mexico guide →
9/10#6Costa RicaThe most reliable month: dry, still green at the edges, past the holiday rushOpen the Costa Rica guide →🚫 When NOT to go
Where to think twice in February
The lowest-scoring countries this month in our guides, the reason, and the better months.
3/10🚫PeruSkip if you want the Inca Trail (closed), clear mountain views or reliable roads and trains.Go in May or September instead →
5/10🚫TürkiyeOften the greyest month and one of the quietest. Lowest price pressure outside ski resorts.Go in October or May instead →
5/10🚫BaliSkip if you want reliable sunshine, a Rinjani trek or a beach-only holiday on the west coast.Go in May or June instead →
5/10🚫FranceSkip if you can only ski during French school holidays and want empty slopes or lower rates.Go in June or September instead →📰 Latest articles
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