Where to travel in February.

February is the best month overall for SE Asia — cool-dry season continues, fewer crowds than January, Chinese New Year week excepted. Shoulder pricing kicks in late Feb.

Top picks for February

1. 1Thailand

   Best month — cool, dry, no rain. Avoid CNY week if going Bangkok/Phuket.

2. 2Sri Lanka

   South coast peak. Avoid Feb 5-19 (CNY crowds from China).

3. 3Maldives

   Last month of peak season. Book Feb over March.

4. 4Bhutan

   Cold but clear. Tiger's Nest hike doable.

5. 5Egypt

   20-25°C, perfect for pyramids + Nile cruise.

Avoid in February

• Bali: Still wet season.
• Northern Thailand (Chiang Mai): Burning season starts late February.

Festivals & events

• Chinese New Year Feb 17 (2026) — avoid Asian destinations week of