Gran Canaria is the hottest island in February, remaining warm long into the evening. You'll be grateful for that extra degree if you like moonlit strolls by the seafront.
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Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands.
Tenerife's Weather in FebruaryTenerife South is much warmer than the North. An estimated 24mm of rainfall falls within 3.8 days of this month, with 18 of those days partially cloudy and an estimated 5.6 days sunny. Tenerife gets 7 hours of sunshine per day at this time of year and sea temperatures go down to 20°C.
December to February - High SeasonThe overall temperature stays between 8°C and 14°C, which is ideal for golfers and swimmers. Cyclists and hikers enjoy routes through hills and valleys. Families spend 12 hours a day outside on their decks, beaches, parks, or anywhere else they can be in the sun.
In February, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria enjoy average temperatures of 18°C, with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C at night. Tenerife is slightly cooler at this time of the year, with an average temperature of 16°C.
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 21 C and the average daily minimum is 16 C.
Warm sunny days are the default even in February at Tenerife, with temperatures reaching 21.4°C. There are quite large regional variations - low lying and southern locations will see the best conditions, but areas at altitude such as Mount Teide will struggle to get into the double digits.
The hottest destination in Europe in February is the Canary Islands with Tenerife, Lanzarote and La Palma all enjoying temperatures of 20ºC and 7 hours of daily sunshine. In Mainland Europe, the Algarve has temperatures of 16ºC and 6 hours of sun.
The average high temperature during February is 20ºC, giving plenty of chance to work on your winter tan. So if you're planning holidays to Tenerife at this time, warmer clothes for the evenings as well as your beach gear are essential, as temperatures cool to 12ºC.
Tenerife: the warmest Canary Island in winterThe daily average temperature in winter is generally between 20 and 25 degrees celsius, which makes it attractive for those looking to escape the winter chill. The winter warmth can be explained by its geographic position.
February is considered one of the coldest months in Greece, with temperatures ranging between 6-14°C (43-57°F) on average. It is one of the most rainy months in Greece, with an average of 8-12 rainy days in most areas.
HOTTEST CANARY ISLAND IN FEBRUARY: GRAN CANARIAIn February we recommend Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogan as the hottest and dryest places in the Canary Islands. Fuerteventura, although not exactly the warmest, does get the least amount of precipitation during the month of February, which is why we also recommend it.
La Palma - best for jaw-dropping sceneryIt's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.
In general, the warmest parts of Tenerife (the south coast) have approximately the same average temperatures as the warmest parts of Gran Canaria (also the south coast).
In Limassol, in the period January–February, the average maximum temperature is 17–18 °C (63–64 °F) during the day and 8–9 °C (46–48 °F) at night. In other coastal locations in Cyprus, the temperature is generally 16–17 °C (61–63 °F) during the day and 6–9 °C (43–48 °F) at night.
The hottest holiday destination in February is The Gambia (34ºC) followed by Phuket (33ºC) and Goa (32ºC). You'll also find high temperatures in Rio de Janeiro (31°C), Bali (30ºC) and islands across the Caribbean (28ºC).
Winter is a popular season to visit, particularly in February, when the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, goes wild for Carnaval, with Latino beats, parades, sexy dance moves and skimpy, sparkly costumes. The carnival here is second only to Rio, so expect to see crowds in bigger resorts.
Fuerteventura enjoys warm weather all year round due to its location off the west coast of Africa. As one of the 'Islands of Eternal Spring', it doesn't feel like winter in February because you'll get lots of sun and hardly any rain.
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 22 C and the average daily minimum is 15 C.
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 21 C and the average daily minimum is 16 C.
Most tourist destinations are in the south of Gran Canaria to take advantage of the best weather. This part of the island enjoys the hottest temperatures, though it can get extremely hot when the wind blows from the Sahara. For cooler weather, the mountains inland from the coast offer some respite.