Antigua Weather in May

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

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Saint Johnʼs English Harbour Town Dickenson Bay Cobbs Cross

Thinking about venturing to Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda this May 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 May

Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda is a region in Antigua & Barbuda. May 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 26°C (79°F) in Saint Johnʼs.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 71 mm (2.8 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 May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda?

Temperature range in Antigua (May)

Precipitation variation in Antigua (May)

Saint Johnʼs

In May Saint Johnʼs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint Johnʼs →

English Harbour Town

In May English Harbour Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in English Harbour Town →

Jolly Harbour

In May Jolly Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jolly Harbour →

Saint Philips

In May Saint Philips generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint Philips →

Dickenson Bay

In May Dickenson Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dickenson Bay →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint Johnʼs 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
English Harbour Town 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Dickenson Bay 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Cobbs Cross 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Bolans 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Jolly Harbour 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Antigua weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda brings perfect weather. In Saint Johnʼs, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Saint Johnʼs peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Saint Johnʼs averages just 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda.

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

We consider May 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.

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. On the other hand, the weather in August and September tend to be unpleasant.

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