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When is the best time to visit Antigua?
In general the best time to visit Antigua is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, November, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is August, September, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in September and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Antigua in different months
This is the average weather in Antigua for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, June usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during June.
In May, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 158 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 123 mm in October.
Climate in Antigua
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Antigua for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +91°F | +90°F | +88°F | +86°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +77°F | +77°F | +77°F | +79°F | +81°F | +81°F | +81°F | +82°F | +82°F | +81°F | +81°F | +79°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +70°F | +70°F | +70°F | +72°F | +70°F | +75°F | +75°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +72°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +81°F | +80°F | +82°F | +83°F | +85°F | +85°F | +85°F | +87°F | +87°F | +86°F | +85°F | +83°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 30 | 23 | 23 | 35 | 60 | 44 | 68 | 88 | 116 | 123 | 102 | 52 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Antigua during the whole year:
The hottest month in Antigua is September with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Antigua during the whole year:
Antigua achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +85°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +79°F in average.
When can you swim in Antigua?
You can swim in Antigua from January to December:
- In June - November the water is very warm (82°F);
- In January - May the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Antigua looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Antigua is October with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 73%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Antigua during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 23 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 22 rainy days and 123 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antigua:
What is the hottest month in Antigua?
The hottest month in Antigua is September with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Antigua?
The coldest month in Antigua is January with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Antigua worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Antigua in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +82°F and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Antigua?
if you're looking to visit Antigua when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 23 mm of rain.
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, 2023.
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.