Caribbean Carnival
February or March, before Lent
Trinidad, Puerto Rico's Ponce and other islands host carnival parades. Bright, festive outfits and comfortable sandals.
Highs29°C (84°F)
Lows22°C (72°F)
Rainy days~10
Daylight11.5 h
CrowdsPeak season
February averages for San Juan, Puerto Rico (Caribbean). Source
February is reliably sunny in the Caribbean; Carnival celebrations in ports like Trinidad and Martinique. Swimwear, sundresses and two dressy outfits.
☀️ By day
Caribbean beachwear, with bright pieces for carnival ports.
🌙 Evening
Formal night: a cocktail dress or blazer.
What's on in February
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Antarctica peak season
December to February
Expedition ships usually provide parkas and boots. Bring waterproof trousers, thermal layers, glove liners and a warm hat.
February packing essentials
Your February outfit list
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Cover-up / kaftanShop Amazon ↗
- SundressesCotton maxi dressShop Amazon ↗
- Cocktail dress (formal night)Saree or lehenga (formal night)Shop Amazon ↗
- Linen trousers + tops (ports)Shop Amazon ↗
- Sandals + dressy flatsShop Amazon ↗
- Swim shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Linen / short-sleeve shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Chino shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Dress shirt + trousers (formal night)Shop Amazon ↗
- Blazer or suit (formal night)Shop Amazon ↗
- LoafersShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Formal/elegant nights (usually 1–2 per week): cocktail dress or smart outfit for women, suit or dress shirt and trousers for men.
- Main dining rooms ask for no swimwear, tank tops for men or flip-flops at dinner.
- Cover up when walking through the ship from the pool.
Good weather elsewhere in February
- 🇦🇪 Dubai26° · Warm, perfect
- 🇲🇻 Maldives31° · Sunny, calm
- 🌺 Hawaii27° · Warm, showers
- 🇹🇭 Thailand34° · Dry, warm
- 🇸🇬 Singapore32° · Hot, humid
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam22° · Cool north