🇯🇲 Kingston vs St. John's (Antigua) 🇦🇬

Kingston, Jamaica vs St. John's (Antigua), Antigua and Barbuda — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kingston is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Kingston is drier, with roughly 74 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇯🇲 Kingston🇦🇬 St. John's (Antigua)
Avg annual high30°C28°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (21°C low)February (24°C low)
Rainy days / year242316
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberFebruary, March, December

🇯🇲 Kingston

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in February (21°C).

🇦🇬 St. John's (Antigua)

Best around February, March, December. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in February (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston or St. John's (Antigua) warmer?

Kingston is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kingston or St. John's (Antigua)?

St. John's (Antigua) is rainier — Kingston sees about 74 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Kingston vs St. John's (Antigua)?

Kingston is best around January, February, December; St. John's (Antigua) is best around February, March, December.

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