Fort James
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Fort James is an 18th-century fort commissioned by the British Empire in 1706. Located in Saint John's, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Antigua and Barbuda.
Planning a visit
The fort is located 2 kilometers from the center of Saint John's. The nearest airport is V. C. Bird International Airport in Osbourn, which is 8 kilometers away. To avoid the heaviest rainfall, which peaks from August through November with 148 to 184 millimeters of rain, consider visiting between January and March when rainfall is lower, typically between 53 and 70 millimeters. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, averaging between 25 °C and 27 °C.
While in the area, you can visit other nearby sites such as St. John's Cathedral, which is 2.5 kilometers away, or the Government House, located 2.6 kilometers from the fort. The Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda is 3.5 kilometers away, and Nelson's Dockyard is 17.2 kilometers away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is October, with about 184 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 53 | 54 | 77 | 90 | 80 | 109 | 148 | 153 | 184 | 167 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
