January weather forecast
Antigua and Barbuda

January in Antigua and Barbuda signals the height of the dry season with relatively cool to warm and less humid conditions. This month experiences the lowest average temperature of the year at 25°C (77°F). Saint John's, the capital of Antigua, and Codrington, the capital of Barbuda, both experience similar temperatures, given their geographical proximity and similar topography.

Compared to the preceding month of December, January observes slightly lower temperatures and reduced precipitation. The contrast in temperature and rainfall is more significant when compared to the following month of February. As the dry season progresses into February, both the average temperature and the likelihood of precipitation gradually increase.

January stands out in the climate of Antigua and Barbuda due to the strong northeastern trade winds that are prevalent during this period. Wind speeds typically register in the range of 19.3km/h (12mph) to 22.5km/h (14mph), offering a refreshing counterpoint to the warm temperatures and keeping the atmosphere comfortable.

Despite being the coldest month, January continues to offer a generous amount of sunshine. Daily sunshine lasts for approximately 8 hours, making it conducive for a variety of outdoor activities. The seawater temperature in January remains relatively warm, ranging from 26.1°C (79°F) to 26.6°C (79.9°F), enabling water activities like swimming and snorkeling.

Precipitation is at a yearly low during January, following the trend of the dry season. Saint John's receives considerably less rainfall than in the wet months, offering a respite from the often intense Caribbean showers. The weather is predominantly dry, with the occurrence of rainfall being a rarity.

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• All Saints - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in All Saints are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in All Saints, Antigua and Barbuda.
• Liberta - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Liberta, Antigua and Barbuda. In Liberta during January, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.
• Parham - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Parham are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Parham in January, during 21.4 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Falmouth - January »
  In Falmouth during January, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. January temperatures in Falmouth vary between a high-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and a low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F).
• Codrington - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Codrington are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. The months with the lowest UV index in Codrington are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• New Winthorpes - January »
  The months of January and February are noted for their lowest temperatures in New Winthorpes with an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F). January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in New Winthorpes, Antigua and Barbuda.
• Cedar Grove - January »
  January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Cedar Grove, Antigua and Barbuda. In Cedar Grove during January, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.
• Bolands - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Bolands. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Bolands.
• Fitches Creek - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fitches Creek, Antigua and Barbuda. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Fitches Creek, Antigua and Barbuda.