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Anguilla
Anguilla is a tranquil gem surrounded by cobalt blue seas, one of the lesser-travelled Caribbean islands east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It’s an uncrowded paradise for those seeking a tranquil escape. Dotted with historical relics, mouth-watering luxury restaurants, and authentic Caribbean street food, the island is surrounded by picture-perfect beaches, including Shoal Bay, Rendezvous Bay Beach, and the cliff-enveloped Little Bay. As well as being home to ecologically critical coral reefs and beaches, the island’s history is preserved at the Heritage Museum and within its capital city – a small town called ‘The Valley’, home to various historical colonial buildings.
Travelling in Anguilla
Ground Transportation
Visitors can navigate Anguilla using ground transportation, including private transfers, rental cars or taxis to explore the island's beautiful beaches and attractions at their own pace.
Weather
In the late winter, Anguilla is pleasantly cooler than much of the year, with temperatures between the mid to late 20°s. These months also have some of the least rainfall.
Best Time for Tourism and outdoor activities
25-28°C
AVG Temperature
8-10 HRs
Sunshine
1-2"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
26-27°C
AVG Sea Temperature
From late spring to early summer, Anguilla experiences slightly hotter weather, with an average high of 30°C and fewer rainy days than in the late summer to autumn months.
Best Time for Beach activities and water sports
30°C.
AVG Temperature
9-11 HRs
Sunshine
2-3"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
28°C.
AVG Sea Temperature
From July to September, Anguilla has its hottest months – but only by a few degrees at 28-30°C. Year-round, Anguilla’s temperature highs and lows hover around the mid-late 20°s. This is also the start of the wet season.
Best Time for Indoor activities or enjoying water-based activities to cool off
28-30°C
AVG Temperature
7-9 HRs
Sunshine
4-6"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
29-30°C
AVG Sea Temperature
The wet season continues from summer until autumn, decreasing into December, when the temperature averages 24°C. Hurricanes are rare, with tropical storms most likely in September or October.
Best Time for Exploring lush landscapes and enjoying lower accommodation prices
28°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
5-7"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
26-28°C
AVG Sea Temperature
Geography
Anguilla is 26km long and 5km wide, making the sea a stone’s throw away wherever you are. Surrounded by stunning coral reefs, the most vibrant of these – and abundant with life – is to the right of Elodias at Shoal Bay East. Sites like Little Bay play home to stunning cliff formations and echo the island’s rich geological history.
History
Thought to have been inhabited by the Native Americans in around 1300 BC, the only surviving remains of Native American settlements have been dated to the year 600 AD. The souvenirs of this society can still be viewed as petroglyph markings dated around 600-1200 AD in Big Spring and Fountain Cavern – two significant geological landmarks on the island. The island’s more recent colonial history is more well preserved in the numerous colonial buildings dotted around the island, especially in Anguilla’s capital city, The Valley. From its Native American origins to the island's transformation by the colonial occupation of the English and French, Anguilla’s rich history can be explored at the island’s Heritage Museum.
