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Best Time to Visit Anguilla

Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Anguilla sits within the hurricane belt and was hit hard by Hurricane Irma in 2017—the highest storm risk runs August through October, so trip insurance is worth building into any booking in that window. This is a low-key, upscale destination built around some of the Caribbean's best beaches rather than nightlife, so it suits travelers looking to unwind rather than stay busy.
Best months
Jan–Apr, Dec
Flights from the US
🟡 One connection
Great for
couples · adult group · multi-gen
Seasons at a glance
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilDecember MayJuneJulyNovember AugustSeptemberOctober

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Anguilla month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 75–82°F 7h Moderate (85mm) Peak Dry-season trade winds sweep Anguilla's famous white-sand beaches under warm, low-humidity skies.
February 75–82°F 8h Moderate (50mm) Peak Consistently sunny and breezy—one of the best months for the flat coral island's calm, clear water.
March 76–83°F 8h Low (45mm) Peak Reliable dry-season conditions continue, with Shoal Bay and Meads Bay at their most tranquil.
April 77–85°F 9h Moderate (60mm) Peak Warm and mostly dry with excellent snorkeling visibility off the island's protected marine parks.
May 78–86°F 9h Moderate (80mm) Shoulder Still relatively dry, with light afternoon showers beginning to appear.
June 79–87°F 9h Moderate (75mm) Shoulder Hot and increasingly humid as hurricane season opens, though showers stay brief.
July 79–88°F 9h Moderate (85mm) Shoulder Warm with regular tropical downpours between long sunny stretches.
August 79–88°F 9h High (110mm) Off-Peak Peak summer heat and rainfall, with quieter beaches and lower villa rates.
September 79–88°F 7h High (150mm) Off-Peak The wettest, quietest month—hurricane season peaks here, and Anguilla was hit hard by Irma in 2017.
October 78–87°F 7h High (170mm) Off-Peak Still deep in hurricane season with the year's heaviest rain, though many mornings stay clear.
November 77–85°F 6h High (160mm) Shoulder Rain begins easing as the dry season approaches, with warm, improving conditions.
December 76–83°F 7h High (110mm) Peak Dry season returns with steady breezes and the build-up to a quietly luxurious holiday season.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Anguilla, month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryPeak75–82°F
  • Relax on the powder-white sand of Shoal Bay East
  • Snorkel the reefs off Meads Bay
  • Boat over to Prickly Pear Cay for a beach picnic
  • Dine beachfront at one of Anguilla's open-air grills
  • Explore the island's Heritage Collection Museum
FebruaryPeak75–82°F
  • Beach day at Meads Bay
  • Snorkel Shoal Bay's calm reef
  • Boat trip to Sandy Island for lunch
  • Tour the Wallblake House plantation estate
  • Kayak the calm waters off Rendezvous Bay
MarchPeak76–83°F
  • Relax on Rendezvous Bay's crescent of sand
  • Snorkel the marine park off Little Bay
  • Boat over to Prickly Pear Cay
  • Dine at a beachfront grill in Shoal Bay
  • Explore the Heritage Collection Museum
AprilPeak77–85°F
  • Snorkel Shoal Bay's coral reef
  • Beach day at Meads Bay
  • Boat trip to Sandy Island
  • Tour the Wallblake House estate
  • Kayak Little Bay's marine reserve
MayShoulder78–86°F
  • Beach day at Rendezvous Bay before showers build
  • Snorkel the reefs off Meads Bay
  • Boat to Prickly Pear Cay for the day
  • Explore the Heritage Collection Museum
  • Dine beachfront in Shoal Bay
JuneShoulder79–87°F
  • Snorkel Little Bay's marine park between showers
  • Beach day at Shoal Bay East
  • Boat trip to Sandy Island
  • Tour the Wallblake House plantation estate
  • Kayak the calm waters off Rendezvous Bay
JulyShoulder79–88°F
  • Beat the heat with a swim at Meads Bay
  • Snorkel Shoal Bay's reef between showers
  • Boat over to Prickly Pear Cay
  • Dine at a beachfront grill
  • Explore the Heritage Collection Museum
AugustOff-Peak79–88°F
  • Snorkel a quiet Little Bay marine park
  • Beach day at Rendezvous Bay
  • Boat trip to Sandy Island with fewer crowds
  • Tour the Wallblake House estate
  • Dine beachfront in Shoal Bay
SeptemberOff-Peak79–88°F
  • Take advantage of the year's lowest villa rates
  • Snorkel Meads Bay's calm reef
  • Explore the Heritage Collection Museum
  • Track the tropics before booking a boat trip
  • Dine at a quiet beachfront table
OctoberOff-Peak78–87°F
  • Watch for weather windows to visit Shoal Bay East
  • Snorkel Little Bay between showers
  • Book steeply discounted off-season villa rates
  • Tour the Wallblake House estate
  • Boat to Sandy Island on a clearer day
NovemberShoulder77–85°F
  • Catch improving weather for a Rendezvous Bay beach day
  • Snorkel Meads Bay's reef as conditions calm
  • Boat trip to Prickly Pear Cay
  • Explore the Heritage Collection Museum
  • Dine beachfront in Shoal Bay
DecemberPeak76–83°F
  • Kick off dry season with a swim at Shoal Bay East
  • Snorkel the reefs off Meads Bay
  • Boat over to Sandy Island for lunch
  • Dine beachfront at an open-air grill
  • Tour the Wallblake House plantation estate

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