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