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Antigua & Barbuda February holidays
5 Reasons to love a February holiday in Antigua & Barbuda
- Relatively cool compared with the warmer months at the end of the year, with an average of 26°C.
- The driest month of the year.
- Such a romantic setting for Valentine's Day, what better way to celebrate the occasion than by having a candlelit dinner on the beach.
- It’s peak tourist season and many of the children's clubs will be open and operating.
- Catch one of the many sailing races in February, including Jolly Harbour Valentine’s Regatta, RORC Caribbean 600 and Superyacht Challenge.
Holidays to Antigua & Barbuda in February
Festivals and events in Antigua & Barbuda in February
The Jolly Harbour Yacht Club hosts their highly esteemed Valentine's Regatta in mid-Feb. It is a weekend full of racing and social activities, with the action taking place from the Jolly Harbour on Antigua's west coast. Teams and boats of any kind welcome to challenge four different races over the weekend in competition to win first prize.
The Antigua and Barbuda Golf Open Championship takes place annually in late February.
Top places to visit in Antigua & Barbuda in February
If you can drag yourself away from the tropical beachfront, you could consider exploring the Fig Tree Drive inland. You would need transportation, either hiring a car for the day or asking a taxi driver to the following route. Unique to Antigua, a 5-mile long road that sweeps through the rainforest, past towering mango trees, pineapple farms, and colossal banana trees. Why not stop off at one of the many local road vendors for some perfectly ripe fresh fruit and a chat. If you want to make a day out of it, there are some incredible hiking routes around the rainforest worth checking out.
What’s the weather like in Antigua & Barbuda in February?
In February, Antigua & Barbuda has an average temperature of 26°C, with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. The chance of rain is low, with an average of just 9 days of rain in the month. February is the driest month of the year, but with its tropical climate, you can expect short sharp showers followed quickly by sunshine.
What to pack for a holiday in Antigua & Barbuda in February
General packing tips for February:
- Pack light clothing, swimwear, and shoes suited to a summer holiday.
- Bring a jumper or cardigan for the cooler evenings.
- Don’t forget sun cream, sunglasses and a hat for protection from the sun.
- Strong bug spray and afterbite remedy.
- Travel plug adapter.
- Prescription medicines.
- A tote bag as plastic bags are banned.
- Avoid camouflage print and other army-type clothing as it’s prohibited in Antigua & Barbuda.
- If you wish to snorkel from the beach, bring your own snorkelling equipment to avoid rental costs.