Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
Transatlantic cruises in February
February brings the strongest winter storms and biggest swells of the year to the North Atlantic, and almost no ships cross. Southern routes stay mild, but repositioning season hasn’t started. It’s a good time to compare spring voyages, because balcony cabins on popular April sailings from Fort Lauderdale and Miami tend to go first.
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 60°F
- 11 hrs daylight
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Transatlantic in February: No regular sailings
February brings the strongest winter storms and biggest swells of the year to the North Atlantic, and almost no ships cross. Southern routes stay mild, but repositioning season hasn’t started. It’s a good time to compare spring voyages, because balcony cabins on popular April sailings from Fort Lauderdale and Miami tend to go first.
Across Transatlantic cruise ports, February brings average highs around 60°F (15°C) and lows near 52°F, with about 2.4 inches of rain over the month and roughly 11 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- No regular sailings
- Season
- Repositioning March to May and October to December; Queen Mary 2 crossings for much of the year.
- Average high / low
- 60°F / 52°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 2.4 in
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 7 nights on Queen Mary 2; 12 to 16 nights for repositioning voyages
How February compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: Good time to go
- Apr: Best time to go
- May: Best time to go
- Jun: Good time to go
- Jul: Good time to go
- Aug: Good time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Best time to go
- Nov: Best time to go
- Dec: Shoulder season
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Transatlantic weather in February
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 5915 | 6015 | 6217 | 6519 | 7021 | 7524 | 7926 | 7926 | 7625 | 7122 | 6519 | 6116 |
| Low °F (°C) | 5211 | 5211 | 5412 | 5714 | 6116 | 6619 | 7021 | 7122 | 6820 | 6418 | 5815 | 5513 |
| Rain in (mm) | 2.872 | 2.462 | 2.564 | 2.563 | 2.769 | 2.974 | 2.358 | 2.770 | 3.487 | 3.793 | 3.282 | 3.179 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
February weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton (London) | 48°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 10 h |
| New York City | 40°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 11 h |
| Fort Lauderdale | 76°F | 70°F | 1.7 in | 11 h |
| Barcelona | 62°F | 45°F | 1.1 in | 11 h |
| Ponta Delgada, Azores | 62°F | 59°F | 1.7 in | 11 h |
| Funchal, Madeira | 65°F | 61°F | 1.2 in | 11 h |
| Tenerife | 68°F | 63°F | 0.9 in | 11 h |
| Lisbon | 60°F | 53°F | 1.5 in | 11 h |
| Reykjavík | 36°F | 29°F | 6.3 in | 8 h |
| Miami | 76°F | 70°F | 1.7 in | 11 h |
| Rome | 57°F | 49°F | 3.0 in | 11 h |
| King's Wharf (Royal Naval Dockyard) | 68°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 11 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
Other great cruise destinations in February
- Caribbean in February
- Eastern Caribbean in February
- Western Caribbean in February
- Southern Caribbean in February
- Hawaii in February
- Mexican Riviera & Baja in February
- Panama Canal & Central America in February
- South America in February
- Galápagos Islands in February
- Canary Islands & Atlantic Isles in February
See every destination for February, with a port weather map →
Transatlantic in February: FAQs
Is February a good time to cruise Transatlantic?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. February brings the strongest winter storms and biggest swells of the year to the North Atlantic, and almost no ships cross. Southern routes stay mild, but repositioning season hasn’t started. It’s a good time to compare spring voyages, because balcony cabins on popular April sailings from Fort Lauderdale and Miami tend to go first.
What is the weather like on a Transatlantic cruise in February?
Across Transatlantic cruise ports, February brings average highs around 60°F (15°C) and lows near 52°F, with about 2.4 inches of rain over the month and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
When is the best time to cruise Transatlantic?
Repositioning March to May and October to December; Queen Mary 2 crossings for much of the year.. The best months are usually April, May, October, November.
Where else can I cruise in February?
February is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Hawaii.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.