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Antigua in February
What February is really like in Antigua: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Antigua. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Dry and bright, and Lent often begins this month, with the first Sunday processions and purple decorations on churches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 4th-warmest month in Antigua: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 28 days. Compared with January (23°C (73°F)), February is warmer; by March highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
Late rains (August–October). The wettest months, with heavy afternoon rain and muddy trails, but quiet streets and low hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Lenten Sunday processions (begin with Lent, usually February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · La Merced and Calle del Arco
Iglesia de La Merced
La Merced's mustard-yellow façade is covered in white stucco lacework, one of the most ornate examples of Antigua's earthquake-resistant baroque, with squat towers and thick walls.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
- Food
Historic site · La Merced and Calle del Arco
Convento de las Capuchinas
Go down into the vaulted basement of the round tower, where the acoustics and the ring of cells are easy to miss.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Centro around Parque Central
Casa Santo Domingo
A hotel built into the ruins of the Dominican monastery also runs a museum circuit through crypts, cloisters and galleries of colonial silver, pre-Columbian ceramics and contemporary art.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · San Francisco and El Calvario
Iglesia de San Francisco
Visit the side museum devoted to Hermano Pedro, then walk through the monastery ruins at the back for quieter views of the church domes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 10°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Antigua?
One of the best months to visit Antigua, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March and November–January. Compare every month.
Antigua in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Antigua?
It is one of the best months to visit Antigua. Dry and bright, and Lent often begins this month, with the first Sunday processions and purple decorations on churches.
+How warm is Antigua in February?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antigua in February?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.