February Sun in the Canary Islands
The nearest reliable warmth in February is a four-hour flight away, and each island in the group has its own character.
- Tenerife: Tenerife keeps daytime highs around 20 to 22 degrees in February, with the south coast resorts the sunniest and best sheltered. We suggest a hotel near Playa de las Américas or Costa Adeje if you want warm evenings and a walkable seafront.
- Lanzarote: Lanzarote offers volcanic scenery and long, sandy beaches at Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen. Winds can freshen, so a pool with sun loungers out of the breeze is worth looking for in your hotel.
- Gran Canaria: Gran Canaria adds the Maspalomas dunes and a busy south coast with plenty of restaurants. It suits couples and families who want a choice of resorts and a flight of about four and a half hours.
- Fuerteventura: Fuerteventura has the longest beaches of the group and is a favourite for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Choose the sheltered resorts for swimming, as the Atlantic can be lively on the exposed coasts.
Long-Haul Heat in February
February is the dry season in several of the world's warmest beach destinations, and a longer trip is worth the extra flight time.
- Dubai: Dubai sits in its most comfortable weather, with highs in the mid-twenties and clear skies. A seven-hour flight brings beach days, desert trips and shopping, which suits couples and families who want variety.
- The Maldives: February falls in the dry season in the Maldives, with warm, calm water and highs near 30 degrees. Resorts here are island-based, so check transfer times by speedboat or seaplane before you book.
- Thailand: Beaches on the Andaman coast of Thailand are hot and dry through the month. We recommend ten nights or more, as the journey is long and the trip repays the extra time.
- Sri Lanka: The south and west coasts of Sri Lanka are in season, with sunshine, warm sea and the option to combine a beach stay with tea country and wildlife. It suits travellers who want more than a sunbed.
