Antigua and Barbuda · Winter 2026–27
Antigua in Winter
What the weather is like in Antigua from December to March, month by month, with the airports and airlines that fly there and where to stay.
- Avg temp Dec–Mar
- 26°C
- Rain Dec–Mar
- 175 mm
- Cloud cover Dec–Mar
- 38%
- Nearest airport
- ANU 6 km
Antigua weather by month
December to March averages 26°C across day and night, with about 175 mm of rain over the four months. The driest months of the year are February and March; the wettest is October. The warmest month is August (28.4°C) and the coolest is February (25.6°C).
Antigua is in the Atlantic hurricane basin. NOAA's National Hurricane Center gives the season as June 1 to November 30, peaking on September 10, so a December to May trip falls outside it.
| Month | Avg temperature | Rain (approx.) | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.9°C / 79°F | 41 mm | 36% |
| Feb | 25.6°C / 78°F | 29 mm | 36% |
| Mar | 25.8°C / 78°F | 35 mm | 38% |
| Apr | 26.4°C / 80°F | 52 mm | 44% |
| May | 27.1°C / 81°F | 91 mm | 55% |
| Jun | 27.8°C / 82°F | 92 mm | 55% |
| Jul | 28.1°C / 83°F | 114 mm | 47% |
| Aug | 28.4°C / 83°F | 135 mm | 45% |
| Sep | 28.4°C / 83°F | 143 mm | 53% |
| Oct | 28.2°C / 83°F | 176 mm | 51% |
| Nov | 27.5°C / 82°F | 132 mm | 46% |
| Dec | 26.7°C / 80°F | 70 mm | 40% |
Source: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, Climatology API, 2001–2020 averages over a grid cell of roughly 50 km, which for islands includes the sea around them. Monthly rain is the daily average multiplied by the days in the month. Hurricane season: NOAA National Hurricane Center.
Things to see and do in Antigua
To see (5)
- Saint John the Divine Cathedral
- Fort James
- Government House
- Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
- Nelson's Dockyard
To do (2)
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
- Antigua Recreation Ground
Places from English Wikivoyage (Antigua, Saint John's, English Harbour): names and locations, CC BY-SA 4.0, read 2026-09-17.
Where to stay in Antigua
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Flying to Antigua
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Antigua (ANU) · 6 km
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Antigua in winter: questions
How warm is Antigua in winter?
In NASA's 2001–2020 averages for the area, December to March averages 26°C (79°F). The coolest month is February at 25.6°C and the warmest is August at 28.4°C. These are day-and-night averages, so afternoons are warmer.
Does it rain much in Antigua in winter?
December to March brings about 175 mm of rain in total in the NASA averages. The driest month of the year is February (about 29 mm) and the wettest is October (about 176 mm).
When is hurricane season in Antigua?
Antigua is in the Atlantic basin. NOAA's National Hurricane Center gives the Atlantic hurricane season as June 1 to November 30, peaking on September 10, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October. December to May falls outside the season.
Which airport do you fly into for Antigua?
The nearest airport on AirConnect's route maps is Antigua (ANU), 6 km away in a straight line, with 13 airlines.
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