Antigua Antigua and Barbuda
Country: Antigua and Barbuda · Region: Eastern Caribbean · Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
Antigua is the larger island of Antigua and Barbuda, featuring beautiful beaches, energetic island culture, and a welcoming cruise port with easy access to St. John's via Heritage Quay. The island rivals other Caribbean destinations with diverse activities from water sports to historic sites.
Top sights
Nelson's Dockyard, Betty's Hope sugar windmill, Shirley Heights Lookout, English Harbour, Half Moon Bay, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Things to do
- Nelson's Dockyard
- An historic English dockyard located in English Harbour.
- Betty's Hope
- A 17th-century windmill for processing sugar cane, the last functioning sugar windmill left in the world, open Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM.
- Shirley Heights Lookout
- An old British fort and signal station near Falmouth offering one of Antigua's best views with Friday evening 'Rum in the Ruins' parties at 5pm.
- Boggy Peak
- Antigua's highest mountain accessible via a paved road in the southwest, with views of Five Island Harbour from the top.
Beaches
- Half Moon Bay
- A beach in the village of Freetown featuring pink-sand coasts and scenic landscapes.
- Darkwood Beach
- A stunningly beautiful and uncrowded beach with a small reef fragment at the southern end.
Where to eat
- Local establishments serving seafood and fungi
- Seafood and the national dish fungi with pepperpot are popular throughout the island.
Bars and nightlife
- Local bars
- Serve rum punch, local beers like Wadadli and English Harbour rum, and regional and international drinks.
Forecast for Antigua
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Weather in Antigua by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F | 75°F | 1.6 in | 14 |
| February | 81°F | 74°F | 2.0 in | 13 |
| March | 82°F | 75°F | 1.8 in | 14 |
| April | 83°F | 76°F | 2.1 in | 15 |
| May | 84°F | 77°F | 2.3 in | 16 |
| June | 85°F | 79°F | 2.3 in | 15 |
| July | 86°F | 79°F | 3.1 in | 19 |
| August | 86°F | 79°F | 4.2 in | 21 |
| September | 86°F | 79°F | 4.4 in | 20 |
| October | 85°F | 79°F | 4.3 in | 19 |
| November | 83°F | 78°F | 4.1 in | 17 |
| December | 82°F | 76°F | 1.9 in | 15 |
Getting around
Taxis and minibuses are available from the cruise pier, though expensive; local buses are cheap (US$1-2) and depart from Market Street in St. John's, or rent a car from numerous island locations.
What to eat
Seafood is popular, and the national dish fungi with pepperpot is a must-try; most major cuisines are available on the island.
Tips
Cruise passengers can enjoy a short walk through Heritage Quay from the pier directly into St. John's for shopping and dining.
Best for
Beaches, snorkeling, sailing, historic sites
More ports in Eastern Caribbean
San Juan · St. Barts · St. Croix · St. Kitts · St. Maarten · St. Thomas · Tortola