Antigua Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda in August.

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Saint Johnʼs English Harbour Town Dickenson Bay Cobbs Cross

Thinking about venturing to Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Antigua in August

Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda is a region in Antigua & Barbuda. August in Antigua generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Saint Johnʼs. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Five Islands Village with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Saint Philips with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Explore Antigua by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antigua — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint Johnʼs)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Antigua in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antigua.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Antigua

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda?

Temperature range in Antigua (August)

Precipitation variation in Antigua (August)

Saint Johnʼs

In August Saint Johnʼs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Saint Johnʼs →

English Harbour Town

In August English Harbour Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in English Harbour Town →

Jolly Harbour

In August Jolly Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Jolly Harbour →

Saint Philips

In August Saint Philips generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Saint Philips →

Dickenson Bay

In August Dickenson Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Dickenson Bay →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antigua in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint Johnʼs 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
English Harbour Town 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Dickenson Bay 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Cobbs Cross 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Bolans 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Jolly Harbour 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Antigua weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda in August?

In August, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Saint Johnʼs sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda in August?

Daytime temperatures in Saint Johnʼs peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

Does Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda get a lot of rain in August?

Saint Johnʼs typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Saint Johnʼs, August may not be the ideal time to visit Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December offering mostly perfect weather in Saint Johnʼs. In contrast, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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