Antigua Weather - When to Go, When to Stay Away

Antigua has 365 beaches or one for every day ofthe Caribbean has the stormiest weather
the year, but it doesn't have good weather everyfrom the annual hurricane season, which begins
day thanks to the annual Caribbean hurricaneon July 1 and ends November 30.
season.The month with the least amount of rain is
The island is a popular destination for cruise shipsFebruary with 1.5 inches. January, March and April
and longer-term vacationers because of itshave low levels of rain as well. Those months
numerous beaches, outdoor activities, goodaverage about eight rain days each, while August
shopping and other things to do. The weatherand October through December average 13 days.
is warm, breezy and sunny -- most of the year.March and April are the most popular months for
The average monthly high temperature is abouttourists to visit Antigua and Barbuda, according to
85 degrees Fahrenheit and the average monthlythe Caribbean Tourism Organization. September
low is 75 degrees, according to the Worldand October are the least favorite months. Be
Weather Organization. The average highaware that May also has higher rain because of a
temperatures vary only slightly throughout thesecond, short-term rainy season.
year. They peak at 87 degrees from JuneHowever, anyone planning to cruise to Antique or
through October and bottom at 83 degrees fromvacation there for a week would also want to
December through February.avoid November and December because of
Total rainfall is about 43 inches during the year.heavier rains. February through April, plus the
September has the heaviest amount historicallymonth of June, have the best combination of
with 5.5 inches. October and November also havewarmth, sunshine and light rain.
heavy rains. It is during these three months that