St John's in May

Hotter; low season begins, some places shorten hours.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatDry season returns; book early.
• JanuaryGreatDry season; the busiest and dearest time.
• FebruaryGreatDry, warm; busy.
• MarchGreatDry; good for walking.

• St John'sHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 days
• Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda · St John's, Dickenson Bay, Jolly Harbour, English Harbourbest weather

  One of the drier Eastern Caribbean islands: low hills, 25–31 °C (77–88 °F), steady trade winds; droughts are common.One of the drier Eastern Caribbean islands: low hills, 77–88 °F (25–31 °C), steady trade winds; droughts are common.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Antigua Sailing Week check

  Late April to early May (check) · English Harbour and Falmouth

  Big crowds and high prices on the south coast; town is quieter.

• Sailing Week

  Late Apr to early May

  South-coast crowds; rooms sell out.

Crowds · Antigua and Barbuda overall

Medium

Prices · Antigua and Barbuda overall

Medium

Antigua and Barbuda overall: Sailing Week ends; shoulder prices, calm seas.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in St John's, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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