When to go
Warm all year, with a season for everyone
Expect 28 to 31°C and sea temperatures of 26 to 29°C whatever the month. Here is how the year breaks down.
Peak: mid December to April
The driest, sunniest months, with February to April the best of all. Christmas, New Year, February half-term and Easter book up early, so plan ahead.
Shoulder: May, June and November
Warm, quieter and often great value. A lovely time for couples and anyone who wants the beaches to themselves.
Quieter: July to October
Hurricane season runs from June to November, peaking from August to October. Expect heat, humidity and short tropical showers, and note that some hotels and restaurants close for part of September and October.
Dates for the diary
- Antigua Charter Yacht Show, Nelson's Dockyard: 4 to 9 December 2026
- Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta: 14 to 19 April 2027
- Antigua Sailing Week: 21 to 25 April 2027
- Antigua Carnival: late July to early August, celebrating its 70th year in 2027
Getting there
Easier than you think
British Airways flies non-stop from London Gatwick, daily through the 2026/27 winter season. The flight takes around 8.5 to 9 hours.
Virgin Atlantic also flies from London Heathrow all year, up to three times a week in winter, and touches down in Barbados on the way in summer.
On arrival at V.C. Bird International Airport, VIP fast track whisks you through. We include it on all our Antigua bookings, and a private driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Fancy Club or Upper Class? BA and Virgin don't offer First on the Antigua route, but their business cabins are lovely, and we can help with seats, upgrades and lounge access to start your holiday the moment you get to the airport.
Itinerary ideas
Trips to get you dreaming
10 nights
Classic Antigua
Ten nights at Carlisle Bay or Curtain Bluff on the south coast, with a catamaran day, Sunday at Shirley Heights and lunch at Catherine's Café. Private transfers throughout.
Ask us for a quote10 nights · Honeymoon
The two-island honeymoon
Five nights in a plunge pool suite at Hermitage Bay, then five on Jumby Bay's private island. Two very different sides of Antigua, one unforgettable trip.
Ask us for a quote9 nights · Families
Coves and pink sand
Nine nights in a Cove Suite at Blue Waters, with a day trip to Barbuda by ferry or helicopter for pink sand, a lobster lunch and the frigate birds.
Ask us for a quote7 nights · April 2027
Front row for the Classic Yacht Regatta
Stay at The Inn at English Harbour during the Classic Yacht Regatta, with the racing on your doorstep, and spend a day on the water yourself.
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Every trip is tailor-made, so we'll shape it around your dates, your budget and the way you like to travel.
Useful information
Good to know before you go
Currency
The Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). US dollars are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and taxis, and cards are taken at most hotels and restaurants.
Tipping
10 to 15% is customary, in US or EC dollars. Some bills already include a service charge, so check first, and carry a little cash as cards are not always an option for tips.
Time difference
Antigua is on GMT minus 4 all year, so it is 4 hours behind the UK in winter and 5 hours behind in summer.
Getting around
Taxis are plentiful with fixed fares, but roads can be narrow and winding. We arrange private transfers and guided days out, so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Electricity
US style Type A and B plugs. Most hotels can lend you an adaptor, but it is worth packing one.
Health and entry
English is the official language and no vaccinations are required for UK travellers. Drink bottled water away from your resort, and check GOV.UK for the latest entry requirements.
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