Antigua and Barbuda
Practical guide
Antigua and Barbuda is in Caribbean. It has 94,209 inhabitants across 442 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Saint John's. People speak English and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
- Capital
- Saint John's
- Population
- 94,209
- Area
- 442 km²
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar · XCD
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- America/Antigua
- Dialling code
- +1268
- Domain
- .ag
When to go to Antigua and Barbuda
The best months to visit St. John's are January, February and March. In St. John's, daytime highs go from 28° in January to 31° in June. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is September (152 mm) and the driest is February (44 mm). The rainy season runs from August to December.
Weather in St. John's month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° |
| low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| rain | 77 mm | 44 mm | 51 mm | 58 mm | 95 mm | 84 mm | 91 mm | 133 mm | 152 mm | 123 mm | 124 mm | 102 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Antigua and Barbuda
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John's.
What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
What language is spoken in Antigua and Barbuda?
In Antigua and Barbuda, people speak English.
When is the best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda?
The best months to visit St. John's are January, February and March. In St. John's, daytime highs go from 28° in January to 31° in June. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is September (152 mm) and the driest is February (44 mm). The rainy season runs from August to December.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).