St John's in October

Hurricane season; storms and heavy rain.

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

October 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 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 14 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.

• Hurricane season

  Jun to Nov

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

Crowds · Antigua and Barbuda overall

Low

Prices · Antigua and Barbuda overall

Low

Antigua and Barbuda overall: Storm risk lingers; showers.

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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