Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Antigua in October is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 20 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
60/100 · #10
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#10
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: none
Antigua · OctoberPhoto: Frank Seiplax · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 28 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 20 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 29 | 28 | 21 | 142 | 7.4 | 79 | 5.0 | 29 | 58 |
| October (selected) | 29 | 28 | 20 | 159 | 6.7 | 79 | 4.9 | 29 | 60 |
| November | 28 | 27 | 17 | 125 | 6.0 | 78 | 5.4 | 28 | 65 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (60/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | -2 | +0.3 °C | +0.3 °C | +1.1 | -17.5 mm | +0.7 h | ±0 % | +0.1 m/s | +0.1 °C |
| November | +5 | -0.7 °C | -0.7 °C | -3.5 | -34.4 mm | -0.7 h | -0.7 % | +0.5 m/s | -0.6 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Antigua in October?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 28 °C.
Can you swim in Antigua in October?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Antigua in October?
The curated estimate is about 20 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 159 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Antigua?
By the climate score, January, February, March and April are the strongest months for Antigua. For a beach trip: January, February, March and April. October is not among them.