Caribbean
Antigua Weather & Climate
365 beaches, sailing regattas and a beautifully preserved colonial harbour
29°C
Max sea
30°C
Max air
January
Best month
33mm
Driest month
365 beaches, sailing regattas and a beautifully preserved colonial harbour
Antigua claims 365 beaches — one for every day of the year — and while that figure may be optimistic, the island's coastline of crescent bays, sheltered harbours and offshore reefs is genuinely extraordinary. English Harbour, on the south coast, is one of the Caribbean's most beautiful settings: a UNESCO-tentative natural harbour where Admiral Nelson's fleet once sheltered, today surrounded by restored Georgian dockyard buildings and filled with yachts during the annual Sailing Week regatta. Half Moon Bay on the east coast is frequently cited among the Caribbean's finest beaches. The island is small enough to explore fully in a week without rushing.
When to go: December to April is dry season with the least rainfall and most reliable sunshine.
The best months to visit Antigua are January, February, March. Peak season is June with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 26°C | 61mm | 8 | 22 |
| Feb | 26°C | 26°C | 38mm | 9 | 22 |
| Mar | 27°C | 26°C | 33mm | 10 | 23 |
| Apr | 27°C | 27°C | 37mm | 11 | 22 |
| May | 28°C | 27°C | 67mm | 12 | 21 |
| Jun | 29°C | 28°C | 81mm | 12 | 21 |
| Jul | 29°C | 29°C | 100mm | 12 | 21 |
| Aug | 30°C | 29°C | 119mm | 12 | 21 |
| Sep | 30°C | 29°C | 145mm | 11 | 21 |
| Oct | 29°C | 28°C | 151mm | 10 | 21 |
| Nov | 28°C | 27°C | 145mm | 8 | 21 |
| Dec | 26°C | 26°C | 88mm | 7 | 22 |
The best time to visit Antigua is January, February, March. Peak season is June when temperatures reach 29°C with very little rain. December to April is dry season with the least rainfall and most reliable sunshine.
Sea temperatures in Antigua range from 26°C in January to 29°C in July. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Antigua average 26°C with sea temperatures of 26°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is March with 33mm. The wettest month sees 151mm. Antigua receives 1065mm annually.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (61mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (38mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (33mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (37mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Some rain (67mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (81mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (100mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (119mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (145mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (151mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (145mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (88mm). UV 7.
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