ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Antigua vs Hilton Head: weather in February
Essentially a tie in February: Antigua is 7% clear historically, Hilton Head is 10% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 80°F vs 64°F. Antigua also sees measurably more rain than Hilton Head this month (57% vs 33% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Antigua
Antigua & Barbuda
- Clear days, February
- 7%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 4%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 10%
- Rain frequency
- 57% of days
Hilton Head
SC
- Clear days, February
- 10%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 6%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 15%
- Rain frequency
- 33% of days
Frequently asked
Is Antigua or Hilton Head warmer in February?
Antigua runs warmer by day in February. Antigua averages highs of 80°F (highs n=226 days); Hilton Head averages highs of 64°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Antigua or Hilton Head in February?
Antigua is measurably wetter than Hilton Head. Days with measurable rain: Antigua 57%, Hilton Head 33% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Antigua or Hilton Head?
Essentially a tie in February: Antigua is 7% clear historically, Hilton Head is 10% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 80°F vs 64°F. Antigua also sees measurably more rain than Hilton Head this month (57% vs 33% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.