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Antigua : When to go


Climate

Antigua is an excellent year-round holiday destination with a tropical, Caribbean climate and little seasonal variation due to its proximity to the equator. The coolest months are January and February, with average temperatures of 25°C, in comparison to an average 28°C heat in the summer season of July and August. Antigua is less humid than other islands in the tropics, with trade winds providing a soothing break from the heat.
Similar to other Caribbean islands in this location, Antigua is particularly dry, sometimes described as arid in the hottest months.

The wetter months tend to be September to November when there are about eight days of rain each month on average. The driest period is from February to April with an average of three days of rain each month. Hurricane season is generally from June to November, with the greatest risk of hurricanes between the months of August and October.

As with most of the Caribbean, the best time to go is between December and April to make the most of the cooler air, drier weather and glorious sunshine.

 

Events

Antigua & Barbuda International Kite Festival (March/April): Taking place over the Easter weekend, the festival attracts enthusiasts from around the world who come to fly spectacular kites of all shapes and sizes.

Antigua sailing week (April/May): Antigua Sailing Week takes place at the end of the high season, usually at the end of April, before the luxury charter yachts depart for the summer Mediterranean season. For sailing aficionados, this is one of the great events in the sailing world calendar and has become a 'must do' for many a yachtsman. If you don't happen to own a luxury yacht, don't worry - it's possible to charter a bareboat for the event and there is now a huge bareboat fleet too. Please call us for details.
The event has it's origins in the charter industry, when a few charter yachts got together in Antigua to celebrate the end of the season. Originally organised by Charles Nicholson, the Grandfather of the Caribbean charter industry, the event has become one of the most prestigious events on the sailing calendar, along with Cowes week and the Sardinia Cup. Whilst there is a series of excellent races, predictably the event is best known for the superb sailing parties, which are hosted on a different beach every night. The week's sailing and partying culminates in the Lord Nelson's Ball and prize-giving.

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (late April): The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, which precedes the Sailing Week, is also now well established and attracts more than fifty of the world's finest classic yachts and schooners.

Carnival (July/August): For many landlubbers the mainstay of Antigua's entertainment is the annual carnival, which takes place at the end of July until the first Tuesday in August every year. This ten day festival commences with a ceremony at the St Johns recreation ground (which remains the focal point for activities). The biggest party takes place over the last weekend of the carnival and involves 24 hour celebrations including steel band and Calypso contests, whilst on the final Monday night, (the day on which the 1834 emancipation is celebrated) there is a huge 'jump up' starting at 0400! Finally on the Tuesday morning there is a parade through the streets of St John's, to the hottest steelband tunes. Antigua Carnival is undoubtedly one of the Caribbean highlights!

Mango Festival (July/August): A celebration of the tropical fruit, with a vast selection of mango-inspired products available from soaps and candles to sauces and wine. The festival features a market, exhibitions, children’s activities, mango-eating competitions and culinary events.

Independence Day (1 November): Antigua & Barbuda celebrates the anniversary of its independence with food fairs, parades and competitions which extend for a week. 

Our Resorts on Antigua

Admirals Inn, Antigua -  1

Admirals Inn

  • Boutique hotel
  • Historical charm
  • Fine dining restaurant
  Blue Waters resort  -  1

Blue Waters Resort & Spa

  • Beachfront resort
  • Versatile accommodation
  • Range of dining options
  Carlisle Bay, Antigua -  1

Carlisle Bay

  • Five-star luxury resort
  • Caters well for families
  • Gourmet dining
Holidays to Cocobay Resort, Antigua -  1

Cocobay

  • Hillside setting
  • Rustic luxury
  • All-inclusive resort
COCOS Hotel, Antigua -  2

COCOS Hotel

  • Small all-inclusive resort
  • Accommodation in hillside cottages
  • Excellent restaurant
 Curtain Bluff -  1

Curtain Bluff

  • Family-friendly hotel
  • Outstanding dining options
  • Elegant & sophisticated
Galley Bay Resort and Spa, Antigua -  1

Galley Bay Resort & Spa

  • All-inclusive, adults-only resort
  • Long white sand beach
  • 3 open-air restaurants
 Hammock Cove, Antigua -  1

Hammock Cove

  • All inclusive, adult-only
  • Eco luxury waterfront resort
  • Perfect for couples
  Hermitage Bay, Antigua -  1

Hermitage Bay

  • All-inclusive resort
  • Chic & luxurious
  • On-site organic vegetable garden
 Jumby Bay Island, Antigua -  1

Jumby Bay Island

  • All inclusive Caribbean retreat
  • Private 300 acre island resort
  • Family friendly
Keyonna Beach - Antigua -  1

Keyonna Beach Hotel

  • Kuoni exclusive
  • All-inclusive, adults-only resort
  • Adults only
 Pineapple Beach Club, Antigua -  1

Pineapple Beach Club

  • Adults only
  • All-inclusive resort
  • Informal and relaxed
Holidays to Siboney Beach Club, Antigua -  1

Siboney Beach Club

  • Romantic, boutique hotel
  • Beachfront gourmet restaurant
  • Lush, tropical gardens
South Point Antigua -  1

South Point

  • Chic & contemporary resort
  • Spacious, well-equipped suites
  • Ideal location for sailors
 St James Club and Villas, Antigua -  1

St James's Club & Villas

  • Large, all-inclusive resort
  • Extensive facilities
  • Award-winning kids club
Tamarind Hills, Antigua -  1

Tamarind Hills

  • Nestled between two beaches
  • Luxury villa accommodation
  • Outstanding hospitality
The Great House, Antigua -  1

The Great House Antigua

  • Full board, adults-only resort
  • Former plantation house
  • Blissfully private
The Inn at English Harbour, Antigua -  1

The Inn at English Harbour

  • Colonial-style architecture
  • Excellent international cuisine
  • Elegant, family run property
The Verandah Resort  -  1

The Verandah

  • Extensive facilities
  • Adults only
  • All-inclusive resort
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