Antigua's tropical climate makes it a year-round destination. The weather is at its best during the high season, from mid-December to mid-April, with rainfall low and the heat tempered by cooling trade winds. As you'd expect, prices and crowds are at their peak during high season.

Things can get noticeably hotter during the summer and, particularly in September and October, the humidity can be oppressive. September is also the most threatening month for the annual hurricane season, which runs officially from June 1 to October 31