▲Austin has a mild winter, with an average February high of 67°F, according to Weather.com.

▲You might also want to hike along the Colorado River while you’re in Austin, since 67°F is a great hiking temperature.

▲If you’re a fan of beaches, sun, and catching some good waves, you’ll definitely want to head over to Honolulu.

▲According to Weather.com, it has an average high temperature of 81°F during the month of February.

▲The city contains a fair number of rivers and bodies of water, which could mean water sports, weather-permitting.

▲The southern Texas city reaches an average high temperature of 66°F in February, according to Weather.com.

▲Hawaii’s capital city Honolulu stays positively balmy during the winter months.

▲It’s not exactly a tropical vacation, but it does have some nice sights—like NASA—and might be a welcome break from the bitter cold.

▲February temperatures have an average high of 69°F, according to Weather.com, which is infinitely warmer than anything the East Coast can offer during the cold months.

▲Land of Hollywood, palm trees, and city-side waterfront, LA might be your next winter destination.

▲This beachy destination has an average high temperature of 76°F during the month of February, according to Weather.com

▲For sunshine, snorkeling, and an escape from the cold, why not consider Key West?

▲The Florida Keys are known for being warm and beautiful, and Key West is no exception.

▲With all kinds of cultural sights (and shopping) to take in, skipping LA would be a big mistake. Big. Huge!

▲The Louisiana city is a major destination year-round, thanks to an interesting culture and the absence of cold weather.

▲With an average February high of 75°F, according to Weather.com, it’s a great place to kick back and stop shivering.

▲The beach-side city of Miami has a lot to offer anyone who needs a winter mood boost.

▲Who knows… you might find the nightlife as hot as the beaches!

▲The unique city has an average high temperature of 68°F for the month of February, according to Weather.com.

▲Come for the warmer climate, stay for a visit to Universal Studios’ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park.

▲The Arizona city is comfortably warm in February, with average highs for the month around 70°F, according to Weather.com

▲If the weather doesn’t warm up your icy soul, maybe the jazz will do the trick.

▲The California city has an average February high of 65°F, according to Weather.com—T-shirt weather, anyone?

▲Anyone who lives on the East Coast might want to consider a move to San Diego, which is known for having an incredibly pleasant climate.

▲The Texan resort city of South Padre Island, located on (you guessed it!) South Padre Island, has an average February high of 71°F, according to Weather.com.

▲The Florida city has an average high temperature of a very comfortable 74°F during the month of February, according to Weather.com.

▲It’s not quite as hot as Miami in winter, which makes it great for those who want to experience coastal Florida without breaking a sweat.

▲If you like beaches or birding, South Padre could be your winter paradise.

▲Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert, which makes it a great place to see some cacti.

▲This Florida city has a 74°F average high temperature for the month of February, according to Weather.com.

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Winter weather got you down? If you're sick of the cold, tired of shoveling snow, and hot cocoa just isn’t doing the trick anymore, don’t worry—there’s a better way to warm up. Check out this list of some of the warmest cities to visit in the US during the winter, so you don't need to dig out your passport.