Antigua Weather in December

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

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Saint Johnʼs English Harbour Town Dickenson Bay Cobbs Cross

Considering a trip to Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Antigua in December

Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda is a region in Antigua & Barbuda. December in Antigua generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Saint Johnʼs.

For a closer look at conditions across Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 in) in Saint Johnʼs.

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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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda?

Temperature range in Antigua (December)

Precipitation variation in Antigua (December)

Saint Johnʼs

In December Saint Johnʼs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint Johnʼs →

English Harbour Town

In December English Harbour Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in English Harbour Town →

Jolly Harbour

In December Jolly Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jolly Harbour →

Saint Philips

In December Saint Philips generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint Philips →

Dickenson Bay

In December Dickenson Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint Johnʼs 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
English Harbour Town 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Dickenson Bay 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Cobbs Cross 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bolans 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Jolly Harbour 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Antigua weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda generally has perfect weather conditions. Saint Johnʼs sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Saint Johnʼs averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda during December, with Saint Johnʼs averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

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

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda. Typically, the climate in Saint Johnʼs is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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