Antigua · WinterMonth summary
Antigua weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Antigua in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Antigua in December: 82°F and 10.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Antigua in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Antigua enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 75°F | 82°F | 51% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 75°F | 81°F | 53% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 75°F | 82°F | 51% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 75°F | 82°F | 56% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 84°F | 60% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 79°F | 86°F | 58% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 86°F | 69% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 86°F | 69% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 79°F | 86°F | 73% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 79°F | 86°F | 64% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 77°F | 84°F | 62% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 75°F | 82°F | 54% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Antigua averages 82°F, 54% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Antigua in December
Is December a good time to visit Antigua?
December is an excellent time to visit Antigua (score 7.8/10). With 82°F, 10.5h of sunshine and 54% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Antigua in December?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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