What are the best seasons to visit Antigua and Barbuda?

Weather of Arabia - Antigua and Barbuda enjoy a warm tropical climate all year round, its proximity to the equator means that there is slight seasonal variation, but it is generally drier and less humid than most other Caribbean islands .

The season from January to April is the season which can make the country more crowded, with hotel bookings being done quickly.

From May to August the chance of rain is more favorable, but it is usually less tropical showers, and prices during this time of year are often very attractive.

The period from September to November is the wettest day of the year, but on the other hand, the sun stays for long hours during the day.

Finally, the hurricane season is in the months from July to November, but the risk is very low for tropical storms in the Caribbean during this period.

The best times to enjoy events and festivals

Sailing week

Antigua Sailing Week takes place in April, and is the largest race in the Caribbean, held at Nelson Harbor's Dockyard, and includes official regattas, sailing and many social events.

Antigua Carnival

A wonderful festival that is organized for ten days from the end of July to the first Tuesday of August, in which the liberation from slavery is celebrated in the country, through caravans of brass bands, steelpan music that the country is famous for, and many other festivities.

Turtle nesting season

One of the best seasons that attract amateurs to observe nature, wildlife and marine life in their habitats, and because the island hosts many endangered species of turtles between June and November, this is the time to discover them closely, as they come to the beach to lay their eggs in the sand.