Where to go on a budget in February?
The 12 best destinations for a budget trip in February, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a budget trip in February, we kept destinations with low costs on the ground and in their best season, ranked from nearest to furthest from Western Europe. Temperatures and rainfall are real records, averaged from 2015 to 2024 at each destination's reference point, and the sea is measured at the nearest coastal point. 12 destinations pass this filter, in Europe, Africa, Asia and Americas. Top of the ranking: Cairo (21 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 21 °C | 2 | - | €40-70 a day |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Dakar | 23 °C | 0 | 19 °C | €45-90 a day |
| 3 | 🇮🇳 Rajasthan | 26 °C | 1 | - | €35-70 a day |
| 4 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 32 °C | 2 | 28 °C | €60-110 a day |
| 5 | 🇹🇭 Bangkok | 32 °C | 5 | - | €30-70 a day |
| 6 | 🇫🇷 The Écrins (Vallouise) | 10 °C | 6 | - | €60-110 a day |
| 7 | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | 26 °C | 3 | - | €40-70 a day |
| 8 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 21 °C | 11 | 19 °C | €25-55 a day |
| 9 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 29 °C | 12 | 28 °C | €30-60 a day |
| 10 | 🇱🇦 Laos | 31 °C | 3 | - | €30-55 a day |
| 11 | 🇰🇭 Cambodia | 33 °C | 5 | 29 °C | €25-55 a day |
| 12 | 🇲🇽 Chiapas | 20 °C | 5 | - | €40-70 a day |
The 12 destinations in detail
City1 🇪🇬 Cairo
🌡️ 21 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Cairo means the pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza on the city's doorstep, the maze of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum. An intense, noisy and fascinating megacity.
City2 🇸🇳 Dakar
🌡️ 23 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 19 °C · 💶 €45-90 a day
Dakar occupies the westernmost tip of the African continent, on a 20 km peninsula where you go from Kermel market to Gorée Island in a 20-minute ferry ride. A capital of 4 million people lived outdoors, between surfing, thiéboudienne and concerts until dawn.
Region3 🇮🇳 Rajasthan
🌡️ 26 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain · 💶 €35-70 a day
India's largest state, at 342,000 km², Rajasthan lines up its sandstone fortresses on arid ridges: Amber above Jaipur, Mehrangarh and its 120-metre cliff in Jodhpur, Jaisalmer rising from the Thar. In between lie the lakes of Udaipur and the tigers of Ranthambore.
Countries4 🇨🇴 Colombia
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain, sea at 28 °C · 💶 €60-110 a day
Colombia means the colourful lanes of Cartagena, the energy of Medellín, and the green hills of the coffee region. From the Caribbean shores of Tayrona National Park to the heights of Bogotá, an endearing country bursting with energy.
City5 🇹🇭 Bangkok
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 5 days of rain · 💶 €30-70 a day
Bangkok means the gold of the Grand Palace, Wat Arun on the riverbank and steaming street food in the markets late into the night. An electric megacity through which almost every trip to Thailand passes.
Region6 🇫🇷 The Écrins (Vallouise)
🌡️ 10 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain · 💶 €60-110 a day
The most direct gateway to the Écrins National Park: the Vallouise valley leads to Ailefroide, a mecca of mountaineering, then to the Glacier Blanc, five kilometres of ice beneath the Barre des Écrins. Around it lie Dormillouse, the last inhabited hamlet in the heart of the park, a medieval silver mine and via ferratas from age 4.
Countries7 🇬🇹 Guatemala
🌡️ 26 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Guatemala means Antigua framed by its volcanoes, the Maya villages around Lake Atitlán, and the temples of Tikal rising from the jungle. The heart of the Maya world, all the way to sunrise on the summit of Acatenango.
Countries8 🇻🇳 Vietnam
🌡️ 21 °C in the afternoon, 11 days of rain, sea at 19 °C · 💶 €25-55 a day
Vietnam means the karst pinnacles of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa and the lanterns of Hoi An at night. From north to south, a country of flavours and ever-changing landscapes.
Countries9 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
🌡️ 29 °C in the afternoon, 12 days of rain, sea at 28 °C · 💶 €30-60 a day
Sri Lanka means the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the little train through Ella's tea plantations, and the elephants of Yala National Park. A compact island mixing temples, jungle and southern beaches.
Countries10 🇱🇦 Laos
🌡️ 31 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain · 💶 €30-55 a day
Laos means the procession of monks at daybreak in Luang Prabang, the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls, and the Mekong setting the rhythm of life. A peaceful, unspoilt country where time slows down.
Countries11 🇰🇭 Cambodia
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 5 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €25-55 a day
Cambodia means sunrise over Angkor Wat, the painful memory of Phnom Penh and the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake. A spiritual, endearing land, carried by the kindness of its people.
Region12 🇲🇽 Chiapas
🌡️ 20 °C in the afternoon, 5 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Chiapas means San Cristóbal de las Casas at 2,200 m, its Tzotzil markets and the church of Chamula carpeted with pine needles, then 190 km of hairpin bends down to the jungle of Palenque and the tomb of King Pakal. In between lie the 1,000 m walls of the Sumidero and the turquoise waterfalls of Agua Azul.
Frequently asked questions
Where to go on a budget in February?
Cairo, Dakar, Rajasthan, Colombia and Bangkok top our ranking for a budget trip in February. In first place, Cairo: 21 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest budget destination in February?
Cairo, about 4h30 by air from Paris, with 21 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain in February.
Where does it rain least in February among these destinations?
Dakar: 0 days of rain on average in February, with 23 °C in the afternoon.
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