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Best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda: month by month
Short answer
December to April is the best time, dry, sunny and breezy at about 27-30°C, but it is also the busiest and most expensive season. May and June are a good-value compromise, while August to October carries the highest hurricane risk.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 24°C | 16 | high |
| Feb | 27°C | 23°C | 19 | high |
| Mar | 28°C | 23°C | 20 | high |
| Apr | 28°C | 24°C | 18 | high |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 20 | medium |
| Jun | 30°C | 26°C | 20 | low |
| Jul | 30°C | 26°C | 21 | medium |
| Aug | 30°C | 26°C | 21 | medium |
| Sep | 31°C | 26°C | 23 | low |
| Oct | 30°C | 26°C | 19 | low |
| Nov | 29°C | 25°C | 14 | medium |
| Dec | 28°C | 24°C | 15 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Still dry and warm at around 28-30°C; Antigua Sailing Week fills English Harbour in late April or early May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hotter and more humid at about 30-31°C, with Carnival from late July to early August and the start of the hurricane season.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
The wettest and riskiest months for hurricanes; some small hotels close and prices are at their lowest.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Peak season: dry, breezy, around 27-29°C, with the highest prices and the most cruise ships.
Events worth planning around
- Antigua Sailing Week, late April or early May
- Antigua Carnival, late July to the first Tuesday of August
- Shirley Heights Sunday party, every Sunday all year
- Independence Day, 1 November
When to avoid
September and October have the highest hurricane risk, and some hotels and restaurants close. The Christmas and New Year fortnight is the most expensive time to visit.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Antigua?
December to April for dry, sunny weather, or May and June for lower prices with mostly good weather.
When is hurricane season in Antigua?
June to November, with the highest risk from August to October.
When is Antigua Sailing Week?
It usually takes place in late April or early May in English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour; check the exact dates each year.