Weather & climate · Saint John's
Best Time to Visit Antigua and Barbuda
January to April
The best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda is January to April, when daytime highs in Saint John's are around 26–27°C. May to June and December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and October the wettest with about 176 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: September
25°C
Coldest nights: February
1110 mm
Rain per year
176 mm
Wettest: October
Antigua and Barbuda weather by month
- Jan26°C25°C41 mm
- Feb26°C25°C29 mm
- Mar26°C25°C35 mm
- Apr27°C26°C52 mm
- May28°C27°C91 mm
- Jun28°C27°C92 mm
- Jul29°C28°C114 mm
- Aug29°C28°C135 mm
- Sep29°C28°C143 mm
- Oct29°C28°C176 mm
- Nov28°C27°C132 mm
- Dec27°C26°C70 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 25°C | 41 mm | 76% | 36% | Best time |
| February | 26°C | 25°C | 29 mm | 75% | 36% | Best time |
| March | 26°C | 25°C | 35 mm | 75% | 38% | Best time |
| April | 27°C | 26°C | 52 mm | 76% | 44% | Best time |
| May | 28°C | 27°C | 91 mm | 78% | 55% | Good |
| June | 28°C | 27°C | 92 mm | 78% | 55% | Good |
| July | 29°C | 28°C | 114 mm | 78% | 47% | Fair |
| August | 29°C | 28°C | 135 mm | 79% | 45% | Fair |
| September | 29°C | 28°C | 143 mm | 79% | 53% | Fair |
| October | 29°C | 28°C | 176 mm | 79% | 51% | Rainy |
| November | 28°C | 27°C | 132 mm | 78% | 46% | Fair |
| December | 27°C | 26°C | 70 mm | 77% | 40% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Saint John's (17.12, -61.85). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Antigua and Barbuda have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda?
January to April. The best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda is January to April, when daytime highs in Saint John's are around 26–27°C. May to June and December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and October the wettest with about 176 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Antigua and Barbuda?
September, with average highs of 29°C in Saint John's.
What is the coldest month in Antigua and Barbuda?
February, when nights drop to about 25°C and days reach 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Antigua and Barbuda?
October with about 176 mm; February is the driest (29 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Antigua and Barbuda?
October is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 176 mm of rain.
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