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Antigua in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Antigua in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Antigua in August 2024

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Antigua in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +82°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 87 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antigua has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Antigua in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antigua for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.

Is Antigua warm or cold in August?

Antigua is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Antigua, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Antigua in August

Antigua weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+75°F+75°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+88°F+91°F
Rainfall
68 mm87 mm116 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
76%76%77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
212016
Rainy days
7811
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +82°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 68 mm to 87 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 5 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Antigua in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Antigua is gradually decreasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Antigua based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antigua wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Antigua?

This is the weather in Antigua in August 2023:
1 August
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+82°F
2 August
☁️
+82°F
3 August
🌧️
+82°F
4 August
☁️
+82°F
5 August
☁️
+82°F
6 August
☁️
+82°F
7 August
☁️
+82°F
8 August
☁️
+83°F
9 August
☀️
+82°F
10 August
☀️
+82°F
11 August
🌧️
+83°F
12 August
☀️
+83°F
13 August
☁️
+82°F
14 August
☁️
+82°F
15 August
☀️
+83°F
16 August
☀️
+83°F
17 August
☀️
+83°F
18 August
☁️
+83°F
19 August
🌧️
+83°F
20 August
☁️
+82°F
21 August
☁️
+83°F
22 August
🌧️
+82°F
23 August
☁️
+83°F
24 August
☀️
+81°F
25 August
🌧️
+82°F
26 August
🌧️
+83°F
27 August
☁️
+83°F
28 August
☁️
+83°F
29 August
☁️
+84°F
30 August
☀️
+84°F
31 August
☁️
+83°F
In August 2023 Antigua had 9 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Antigua climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Antigua in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+81°F) and the highest in 1998 (+89°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 29 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 198 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antigua in August:

Is August a good time to visit Antigua?

It’s always a good time to visit Antigua, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Antigua in August?

August is warm in Antigua. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Antigua rainy in August?

Antigua is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Antigua in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antigua in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Antigua

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antigua, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.