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Antigua in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Antigua in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Antigua in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +77°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 3 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 28 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Antigua;

Average weather

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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antigua has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Antigua in January

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

Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +72°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +79°F.

Is Antigua warm or cold in January?

Antigua is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +75°F.

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

January is the coldest month in Antigua, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Antigua in January

Antigua weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+79°F+77°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+68°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
52 mm28 mm22 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
74%74%73%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
575
Cloudy days
212121
Rainy days
532
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 28 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 74%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 5 to 7.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Antigua is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Antigua based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 31 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Antigua?

This is the weather in Antigua in January 2023:
1 January
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+78°F
2 January
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+79°F
3 January
☁️
+79°F
4 January
☀️
+78°F
5 January
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+78°F
6 January
☁️
+79°F
7 January
☁️
+79°F
8 January
☁️
+79°F
9 January
☀️
+77°F
10 January
☁️
+78°F
11 January
☀️
+78°F
12 January
☁️
+77°F
13 January
☀️
+78°F
14 January
☀️
+78°F
15 January
☀️
+78°F
16 January
🌧️
+79°F
17 January
☀️
+79°F
18 January
☁️
+78°F
19 January
☁️
+78°F
20 January
🌧️
+77°F
21 January
☁️
+78°F
22 January
☁️
+78°F
23 January
☁️
+78°F
24 January
☀️
+77°F
25 January
☀️
+78°F
26 January
☀️
+79°F
27 January
☀️
+78°F
28 January
🌧️
+77°F
29 January
☁️
+78°F
30 January
☁️
+78°F
31 January
☁️
+78°F
In January 2023 Antigua had 13 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 88% and a minimum of 5%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+77°F) and the highest in 1998 (+83°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 104 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antigua in January:

Is January a good time to visit Antigua?

January is a really good time to go to Antigua. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Antigua.

Can you sunbathe in Antigua in January?

January 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 January?

Antigua is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Antigua in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antigua in January, 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.