Antigua And Barbuda

Saint John's

Saint John's is the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda, situated on the island of Antigua along the Caribbean coast. The city itself is more of a cultural and administrative hub with limited diving activity directly in town. Nearby dive opportunities are found along the coast around Antigua, including reef sites and wrecks accessible from local dive centers on day trips. With one local dive center and a few operator options nearby, divers often use Saint John's as a gateway to the island’s coastal dive sites, snorkeling-friendly waters, and easy access to boat departures from nearby harbors. In general, visibility and conditions are typical of the Caribbean, with warm water and a maritime milieu, but there are no notable freshwater diving options in or immediately around the city.

Essential information for traveling in Antigua and Barbuda

About Antigua and Barbuda

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Antigua
Languages
EN
Demonym
Antiguan, Barbudan
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
XCD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
ANU SKB SLU SJU SVD

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Saint John's

Nearby Dive Sites (14)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Saint John's

The best time to dive in Saint John's

The best months to dive in Saint John's are from August. Temperatures are confortable (29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 27 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
05 - May
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 29 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 27 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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