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Best time to go to Antigua

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Antigua.

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 July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.

Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:

The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. 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 122 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	+82°F	+82°F	+82°F	+81°F	+81°F	+79°F
Minimum Temperature
+68°F	+68°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	25	24	37	61	45	70	90	117	122	105	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	5	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 March with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 24 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 22 rainy days and 122 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 March with only 24 mm of rain.

Monthly weather in Antigua

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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.