Weather in Antigua in April

How April compares

April is the 8th warmest month of the year in Antigua and ranks 38th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Antigua is 13.8°C warmer by day and 19.4°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Antigua peaks at 27.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.5°C or more. About 99% of days top 25°C and 1 in 111 pass 30°C. Nights average 24.5°C; one night in ten drops to 23.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 30.8°C (2020-04-10) and the coldest night 21.7°C (2008-04-11).

Rain in April

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 36 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2016 with 80 mm, the driest 2007 with 9 mm. Humidity averages 74%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 26.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.1°C to 27.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (28.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:52 and sets about 18:23 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 40%.

Is April a good time to visit Antigua?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Antigua on our scoring are March, February, April; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Hot days, with little relief after dark

Antigua feels markedly warmer than London in April, where the average daytime high is 13.5°C. Days reaching 25°C are almost certain, while only 1% reach 30°C, so April suits travellers who want reliable warmth without choosing Antigua's hottest month. Humidity averages 74%, though, so temperatures alone do not tell you how comfortable walking around will feel. Keep more active plans for the cooler parts of the day and leave room for shade around midday. Pack loose, breathable clothes rather than a wardrobe built around cool evenings. With nights averaging 24.5°C, somewhere comfortable to cool down and sleep matters more than bringing heavy layers.

Make flexible plans for rain and sunshine

April is not a rain-free choice: about 10 days have measurable rain, so leave some flexibility in plans that depend on staying outdoors. That figure does not mean those days are complete washouts, but it also cannot promise that rain will neatly avoid your swimming time. A light waterproof is sensible, preferably something that will not feel too heavy in the humidity. There is still useful sunshine, averaging about 7.5 hours within 12.4 hours of daylight. Make sun protection part of your daily routine, and use the longer daylight window to spread activities out rather than trying to do everything in the midday heat.