Climate and Weather of Antigua & Barbuda
Centrally located between the Windward Islands in the Caribbean you will find the country Antigua and Barbuda. The country consists of the islands of Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda.Antigua and Barbuda have a tropical savanna climate with warm tropical temperatures throughout the year, an average annual precipitation of around 1000 mm and only two distinct seasons. The drier season begins from mid-January and lasts until June. But make no mistake: in the drier period there can still be heavy showers, but the chance is less.
When it's the wet season, the number of showers will increase and the rains may persist much longer. Humidity will also increase, which means you have to be able to stand the heat if you want to visit the country in this period. Tropical storms and hurricanes can also occur in the last six months of the year. The sea temperature has an average of 27°C year round which is very pleasant.
The average maximum daytime temperature is almost always around 29°C to 31°C and night temperatures bottom out at about 23°C to 25°C.
Did you know?
Antigua and Barbuda has an impressive average of 2,900 hours of sunshine per year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Caribbean. This abundance of sunshine makes the islands a popular year-round tourist destination. The consistent sunny weather also supports the growth of the country's diverse tropical vegetation, including the national flower, the Dagger Log.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Antigua & Barbuda?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.