Best hiking destinations in February

The best hiking & trekking spots to visit in February, ranked by real climate — scored for mild temperatures, low rain and long daylight. Tap any place for the full February weather breakdown.

  1. 1Big Bend National Park, United Statescool, dry, clean air93tier S
  2. 2El Calafate, Argentinacool, a little rain, clean air93tier S
  3. 3Lalibela, Ethiopianice, dry, clean air93tier S
  4. 4Joshua Tree National Park, United Statescool, dry, clean air91tier S
  5. 5Rishikesh, Indianice, a little rain90tier S
  6. 6Lijiang, Chinacool, dry, clean air87tier A
  7. 7Rotorua, New Zealandwarm, rainy, clean air86tier A
  8. 8Puerto Natales, Chilecool, rainy, clean air85tier A
  9. 9White Sands National Park, United Statescool, dry85tier A
  10. 10Carlsbad Caverns National Park, United Statescool, dry, clean air84tier A
  11. 11Channel Islands National Park, United Statescool, a little rain, clean air84tier A
  12. 12Maasai Mara, Kenyahot, a little rain, clean air84tier A
  13. 13Saguaro National Park, United Statescool, a little rain, clean air84tier A
  14. 14Ella, Sri Lankawarm, rainy, clean air83tier A
  15. 15Haleakala National Park, United Statescool, rainy, clean air83tier A
  16. 16Pinnacles National Park, United Statescool, a little rain, clean air83tier A
  17. 17Serengeti, Tanzaniahot, a little rain, clean air83tier A
  18. 18Congaree National Park, United Statescool, rainy, clean air82tier A
  19. 19Biscayne National Park, United Stateswarm, a little rain, clean air81tier A
  20. 20Everglades National Park, United Stateswarm, dry, clean air81tier A
  21. 21Guadalupe Mountains National Park, United Statescold, dry, clean air81tier A
  22. 22La Fortuna, Costa Ricahot, dry, clean air81tier A
  23. 23Arusha, Tanzaniahot, rainy, clean air80tier A
  24. 24Death Valley National Park, United Statescold, dry, clean air80tier A
  25. 25Pai, Thailandhot, dry80tier A
  26. 26Vang Vieng, Laoshot, a little rain79tier B
  27. 27Cusco, Perunice, soaked, clean air78tier B
  28. 28Bagan, Myanmarhot, dry77tier B
  29. 29Dry Tortugas National Park, United Stateswarm, dry, very humid77tier B
  30. 30Grand Canyon National Park, United Statescold, a little rain, clean air77tier B