Where to Play Golf in February
February is the heart of winter sun season, the month to travel toward guaranteed warmth rather than gamble on the Mediterranean. The Gulf is at its absolute best, Florida and the South African Cape are in full swing and Southeast Asia is at its driest. These are the eight destinations we would book for a February trip, ranked with the weather window, the courses to play and indicative 2026 fees.
Photograph: Emirates Golf Club, Majlis course, Dubai, via Google
How we chose
We ranked these eight on reliable February weather, the quality and density of the golf, the ease of getting there and the value for the month. The defining fact of February is that mainland southern Europe is still in winter, so dependable warmth means flying toward the Gulf, the tropics or the southern hemisphere. We have led with the destinations that all but guarantee sun in February and ordered them with the travelling golfer in mind, favouring places you can build a strong week around rather than a single warm round. The one short haul exception for Europe is the Canary Islands, which stay warm and dry all winter.
The 8 best places to play golf in February
Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The Gulf is at its very best in February, the middle of the cool dry season with warm sunny days, comfortable evenings and the floodlit twilight rounds the region made its own. Play the Majlis at Emirates, Yas Links and Saadiyat Beach across the two emirates, all polished to a standard few destinations match, then frame the golf with five star resorts and a glittering city. The uncomfortable heat is still months away, which makes February the gold standard for a winter golf trip.
Florida
February is high season in Florida for good reason, with dependable warmth, blue skies and an enormous choice of golf from the resort courses of Orlando and Naples to the Streamsong dunes and the famous layouts of the east coast. It is the busiest and dearest stretch of the Florida calendar, so book early, but for warmth, variety and an easy long haul from the eastern United States and Europe it is hard to beat in the depths of winter.
Thailand
February falls in Thailand's cool dry season, the most comfortable months to play and to travel, with tropical warmth, low humidity by Thai standards and some of Asia's best value golf. Base around Bangkok and Hua Hin for championship parkland and seaside courses, or fly south to Phuket, and pair the golf with the food, beaches and hospitality the country is famous for. It is a long flight, but the standard of resort per pound is exceptional.
Cape Town and the Garden Route, South Africa
February is high summer in the southern hemisphere, with warm dry days across the Cape and the Garden Route and long daylight for late rounds. Play Fancourt and Pinnacle Point along the coast and Pearl Valley in the winelands, then fold in Cape Town, the cellars of Franschhoek and a possible safari. The rand works hard for a dollar, euro or pound traveller, so the standard of lodge and wine per head is among the best value in the luxury world.
Los Cabos, Mexico
The tip of the Baja peninsula is reliably warm and dry in February, desert meeting the Sea of Cortez along a coast lined with marquee courses from Nicklaus, Norman, Fazio, Tiger Woods and Davis Love III. It is the most concentrated cluster of high end resort golf in Mexico, an easy reach from the western United States and a strong pairing of dramatic ocean holes, five star resorts and dependable winter sun.
Mauritius
For warm water and a honeymoon backdrop, Mauritius delivers in February, an Indian Ocean island where temperatures sit around 28 C and the golf is framed by lagoons and palms. The Ernie Els course at Anahita, Heritage Le Telfair and the Ile aux Cerfs island course pair championship golf with five star beach resorts. February sits in the warmer, wetter half of the year, so expect the odd tropical shower, but the golf is part of a wider tropical escape rather than the whole trip.
Vietnam
Vietnam has become one of Asia's most exciting golf destinations, and February is a good time to play it, drier and pleasant in the centre and south around Danang and Ho Chi Minh City, cooler in the north near Hanoi. The Bluffs by Greg Norman, Laguna Lang Co by Faldo and the Ba Na Hills mountain course headline a fast growing roster of world class layouts, paired with low prices, rich food and a country well worth exploring beyond the fairways.
The Canary Islands
The Canaries are Europe's most dependable February golf, a cluster of islands off West Africa that stay warm, dry and sunny through the winter when the Spanish mainland is cold. Tenerife and Gran Canaria carry the strongest courses, from Abama and Buenavista to Anfi Tauro and Meloneras, on a flight far shorter than the long haul options. For warmth without crossing the world, this is the safe European choice in the depths of winter.
Weather and seasonal notes verified June 2026 from destination and golf travel sources. Conditions and green fees vary year to year, so always confirm current rates and tee times directly before booking. Check February tee time availability.
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February golf questions
Where is the best place to play golf in February?
February is peak winter sun season, so the most reliable warmth is long haul or in the Gulf. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are at their absolute best, cool, dry and sunny, and our top pick. Florida, Thailand, the South African Cape and Los Cabos in Mexico are all dependable, while the Canary Islands are Europe's most reliable short haul option. Mainland southern Europe can still be cool and wet, so warmth usually means flying further. Always confirm current fees and tee times directly before booking.
Is February a good month for a golf holiday?
Yes, for a warm weather escape February is one of the best months of the year. The Gulf is in its prime cool dry season, Florida and the South African Cape are in full swing, and Southeast Asia is at its driest and most comfortable. The catch is that mainland southern Europe is still in winter, so February is a month to travel toward guaranteed sun rather than to gamble on the Mediterranean.
Where can I play golf in Europe in February?
The Canary Islands are Europe's standout February golf option, sitting off the coast of West Africa with warm, dry, sunny days all winter and a strong cluster of courses across Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The mainland coasts can be played but are a gamble on cool or wet days, so for guaranteed warmth without a long haul flight the Canaries are the safe choice. Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Is it too hot to play golf in Dubai in February?
No, February is ideal in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is the heart of the cool dry season, with warm sunny days, comfortable evenings and the floodlit twilight rounds the region made its own. The uncomfortable heat does not arrive until well into spring, so February is one of the very best months to play in the Gulf.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Seasonal weather windows and indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.