Antigua, Antigua and BarbudaQuick decision
When to visit Antigua?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–28°C in March
🌧 Least rain
51% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
September (73%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
365 BeachesDecember–April — Dickenson Bay, Half Moon Bay and Valley Church.
Sailing & RegattasDecember–April — Antigua Sailing Week (April), charters.
Nelson's DockyardYear-round — UNESCO historic dockyard, English Harbour.
SnorkellingDecember–June — Cades Reef, wrecks and crystal-clear waters.
Monthly climate data
Antigua weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 28°C | 51% | 1.4 | 10.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 27°C | 53% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 24°C | 28°C | 51% | 1.5 | 11.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 28°C | 56% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 29°C | 60% | 2.2 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 26°C | 30°C | 58% | 2.1 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 30°C | 69% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 30°C | 69% | 3.2 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 26°C | 30°C | 73% | 3.8 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 26°C | 30°C | 64% | 3.8 | 11.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 29°C | 62% | 3.4 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 24°C | 28°C | 54% | 1.5 | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 28°C, 56% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°C, 65% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 66% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 28°C, 53% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
March is ideal with 51% rainy days and 28°C.
September is the wettest month with 73% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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