Antigua Weather in January

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

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Saint Johnʼs English Harbour Town Dickenson Bay Cobbs Cross

Planning a trip to Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Antigua in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Saint Johnʼs.

To explore the conditions in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 42 mm (1.7 in) in Saint Johnʼs.

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 January

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

Temperature range in Antigua (January)

Precipitation variation in Antigua (January)

Saint Johnʼs

In January Saint Johnʼs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint Johnʼs →

English Harbour Town

In January English Harbour Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in English Harbour Town →

Jolly Harbour

In January Jolly Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jolly Harbour →

Saint Philips

In January Saint Philips generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint Philips →

Dickenson Bay

In January Dickenson Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dickenson Bay →

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In our records: Antigua & Barbuda January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Antigua & Barbuda in our climate database (1985 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Antigua & Barbuda was 24°C (75°F) in Bolans on January 16, 2000.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint Johnʼs 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
English Harbour Town 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Dickenson Bay 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Cobbs Cross 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Bolans 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Jolly Harbour 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Antigua weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Saint Johnʼs average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Saint Johnʼs averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Not particularly. Saint Johnʼs averages just 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda with overall perfect weather in Saint Johnʼs. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December with generally perfect weather in Saint Johnʼs. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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