Best time to visit Antigua

Antigua can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, January-April is the best time to go.

In summer, the average maximum temperature in Saint John's climbs to around 29℃ (84℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 29℃ (84℉) on the hottest days of the year. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Saint John's is around 24℃ (74℉). Temperatures can often differ in other locations in Antigua, so be sure to continue reading if you plan on visiting elsewhere.

If you’re keen to work on your tan in Antigua, you’re most likely to get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around August. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Antigua in October – It’s the wettest month of the year.

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