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Antigua and Barbuda Weather,

climate and geography
Places in Antigua and Barbuda

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Best time to visit
Cruise Locations The islands enjoy a very pleasant balmy tropical climate which remains warm and
relatively dry throughout the year, with relatively little variance. Temperatures range
from lows of 22°C (72°F) to highs of 40°C (104°F) all year round, with October to January
being the hottest time of year, staying in the region of 30°C (86°F) to 35°C (95°F).
Cooling winds blow in from the south east so the heat rarely feels too unbearable. In
general, humidity in Antigua and Barbuda is quite low, meaning you won't be drenched
in a sweaty fug during your trip.
The rainy season runs from around June to November, and during this time daily rain
showers are common; there is also a good chance of tropical storms and hurricanes
across the islands. Their location in the hurricane zone means the islands are
vulnerable to powerful storms every two or three years, whilst hurricanes can hit every
two to six years.

Required clothing
Dress for a tropical climate - lightweight cottons or linens will be appropriate for most
of the year, but those visiting the islands from June to September should bring
waterproofs so that they're not caught out when the rains come.

Geography
Antigua & Barbuda is made up of three islands; Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda. Low-
lying and volcanic in origin, they are part of the Leeward Islands group in the northeast
Caribbean.
Antigua's coastline curves into a multitude of coves and harbours (they were once
volcanic craters) and there are more than 365 beaches of ne white sand, fringed with
palms. The island's highest point, Mount Obama stands at 402m (1,319ft) high, and its
capital is St John's.

Barbuda lies 61.5km (38.2 miles) north of Antigua and is an unspoiled natural haven for
wild deer and exotic birds. Its 8km-long (5 miles) beach is reputed to be among the
most beautiful in the world. The island's village capital, Codrington, was named after
the Gloucestershire family that once leased Barbuda from the British Crown for the
price of 'one fat pig per year if asked for'. There are excellent beaches and the ruins of
some of the earliest plantations in the West Indies. The coastal waters are rich with all
types of crustaceans and tropical sh.
Redonda, the smallest in the group, is little more than an uninhabited rocky islet. It lies
40km (25 miles) southwest of Antigua.

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