When is the best time to go to Antigua?

When is the best time to go to Antigua? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Antigua are January, February, March, April, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are February, March, April and May
  • The coldest months are January, February, November and December
  • The rainiest months are May, June and September


Annual weather in Antigua

For full information about the climate and weather in Antigua a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 56°F/77°F
0.7in
February 56°F/79°F
1in
March 58°F/83°F
1.7in
April 61°F/83°F
7.6in
May 63°F/79°F
22.8in
June 61°F/76°F
25.2in
July 59°F/77°F
15.5in
August 59°F/77°F
20.2in
September 61°F/76°F
26in
October 59°F/76°F
17.3in
November 58°F/76°F
3.7in
December 56°F/76°F
0.8in


Weather and climate in Antigua

Antigua enjoys a subtropical highland climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Antigua is 77°F (ranging from 76°F in november to 83°F in april). Annual rainfall is 142.2in, with a minimum of 0.7in in january and a maximum of 26in in september.
  • In january the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 65°F and, in january, 1 days of rain are expected.
  • From february to april the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C and it rains about 34% of the time in april.
  • Between the months of may and september the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 85°F and you can expect to have 26in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of october the climate is bad. The record temperature this month is 83°F and it rains about 17.3in each month.
  • In the month of november the climate is favorable. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains in november about 3.7in.
  • In the month of december the climate is very good. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in december and you can expect to have 0.8in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Antigua

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Antigua: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Antigua

Find out when Antigua has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Antigua

  • Very low season in Antigua
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, September and October.
  • Low season in Antigua
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, July and August.
  • High season in Antigua
    The number of visitors to Antigua is high in: January, March, April and November.
  • Peak season in Antigua
    The largest number of tourists visiting Antigua is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Antigua month by month



Best time for low prices in Antigua

Average prices of hotels in Antigua month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Antigua. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Antigua

On average, it costs $ 80 per day to hire a car in Antigua. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 75 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in october is $ 88.

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