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Weather abroad · February half-term

Where's hot in February half-term?

Hot places in our list18 of 63
Quickest flight to 25°C+Barbados, 8h 45m
HottestCambodia, 30°C

February half-term falls in the middle of the month for most schools in England and Wales, and Scottish schools often break a few days earlier. That one week can cost far more than the weeks either side, so book early, or pick somewhere a little less obvious from the lists below.

Hot within 5 hours

Nowhere within 5 hours averages 21°C at this time of year. These come closest, and afternoons are 4 to 6°C warmer.

Long-haul heat

Average 25°C or more. Shortest flights first.

Pleasant city breaks

12 to 20°C and under 4 hours away: good for walking all day.

Cold-weather breaks

2°C or colder on average and under 5 hours away: Christmas markets, snow and northern lights.

Temperatures are 24-hour monthly averages for one city in each place. Flight times are straight-line estimates from Heathrow. Season labels show our when-to-go rating for February half-term.

Hotels for February half-term

Compare hotels in the warmest short-haul picks.

Canary Islands hotelsMalta hotelsSpain hotels

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Questions people ask

Where is hot in February half-term within 5 hours of the UK?
Nowhere in our list averages 21°C or more within 5 hours at this time of year. Look at long-haul options.
Where is good for a city break in February half-term?
Malta (14°C), Spain (13°C), Portugal (13°C) are all under 4 hours away and pleasant for walking all day.
Where is the hottest place to go in February half-term?
Of the places we track, Cambodia is hottest, averaging 30°C in Phnom Penh.

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Waymark summarises official UK government (FCDO) travel advice and other public sources to help you plan. It is not a substitute for that advice, which can change at short notice. Always read the latest FCDO page for your destination and check your insurance before you book. Content last checked 22 October 2026.