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The Leeward Islands in February

February is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 79°F, water around 80°F and about a 35% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

Typical dayB+10th of 12 months
Highs / water79°FSea 80°F
Rain chance35%on a given day
Waves4.4 fttypical
CrowdsVery busyMardi Gras / Carnaval
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

The Leeward Islands month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

January: A- · February: B+ · March: A-. The best months are usually May, June and December, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in the Leeward Islands in February

Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical FebThis week
Zemi Beach HouseA-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Hermitage BayA-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Sandals Grande AntiguaA-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Galley Bay Resort & SpaA-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Cocobay ResortA-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Barbuda Beach Resorts (Coco Point)A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
Little Bay Beach ResortsA-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & ResortsA-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in February

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Varadero & Havana (A-) and Cuba's Cays (A-) usually grade higher in February. Further afield: Huatulco (A), the Yucatán Gulf Coast (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in February.

Questions

Is February a good time to visit the Leeward Islands?
February is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades B+, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 79°F, water around 80°F and about a 35% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
How warm is the Leeward Islands in February?
Typical highs are about 79°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is February hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?
No. Storm risk is very low in February.
How crowded is the Leeward Islands in February?
Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 87 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.