St John's in August

Peak hurricane season begins; storms can close the airport.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatDry season returns; book early.
• JanuaryGreatDry season; the busiest and dearest time.
• FebruaryGreatDry, warm; busy.
• MarchGreatDry; good for walking.

• St John'sHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 13 days
• Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda · St John's, Dickenson Bay, Jolly Harbour, English Harbourstorm or typhoon risk

  One of the drier Eastern Caribbean islands: low hills, 25–31 °C (77–88 °F), steady trade winds; droughts are common.One of the drier Eastern Caribbean islands: low hills, 77–88 °F (25–31 °C), steady trade winds; droughts are common.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Carnival (Summer Festival) check

  Late July to the first Tuesday in August (check) · St John's, the Antigua Recreation Ground and streets

  Parades, J'ouvert and Last Lap; roads close, shops close, and rooms sell out.

• Emancipation Day

  First Monday in August · Nationwide

  Public holiday; town closes.

• Hurricane season

  Jun to Nov

  Named storms can close the airport and hotels; buy flexible bookings.

Crowds · Antigua and Barbuda overall

Medium

Prices · Antigua and Barbuda overall

Low

Antigua and Barbuda overall: Carnival climax early August; rising hurricane risk.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in St John's, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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