Escape the bleakest month. February is statistically the gloomiest month in northern Europe — and almond-blossom season at 20°C in the Canaries and Morocco.
Quick answer: the most reliable sunny weekend destinations in February, within a short direct flight of most of Europe, are Tenerife (Spain), Gran Canaria (Spain), Marrakech (Morocco), Agadir (Morocco), Larnaca (Cyprus) (Cyprus).
| Destination | Country | Sunny days/yr | Winter / summer | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | Spain | 320+ | 21°C / 28°C | January, February, November |
| Gran Canaria | Spain | 320+ | 21°C / 27°C | January, February, November |
| Marrakech | Morocco | 290+ | 18°C / 37°C | January, February, March |
| Agadir | Morocco | 300+ | 21°C / 27°C | January, February, November |
| Larnaca (Cyprus) | Cyprus | 320+ | 17°C / 33°C | March, April, May |
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Get free weekly alerts →The most reliable sunny destinations in February are Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Marrakech, Agadir, Larnaca (Cyprus). February is statistically the gloomiest month in northern Europe — and almond-blossom season at 20°C in the Canaries and Morocco.
February is statistically the gloomiest month in northern Europe — and almond-blossom season at 20°C in the Canaries and Morocco. Weekend-only trips also dodge most seasonal price spikes, since you fly Friday–Sunday rather than on peak holiday dates.
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