Destin, Florida weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Poor
Best time to visit: May – July, September – October
What is the weather like in Destin, Florida in February?
In February, Destin, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Destin, Florida.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 25 | 40 |
| Day | 15° | 18° | 21° |
| Night | 8° | 10° | 13° |
| Sea | 18° | 17° | 19° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 8 | 9 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min06:27 – 17:33
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %6 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %75 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Destin, Florida in February: quick answers
Is Destin, Florida hot in February?
No. In February, Destin, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Destin, Florida in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 17.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from April to December.
Does it rain much in Destin, Florida in February?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 104 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences