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Anguilla
Anguilla in August
☀️ Dry seasonWarm, humid and some showers. Watch for tropical cyclone risk.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · quick-dry fabrics · sunglasses & hat
Why August scores 8.2What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort7.5
- ✓Warm (31°C highs / 26°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 24.7°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~59 mm rain)
- Air quality9.6
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~8 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards8.5
- !Tropical cyclone: Peak of the Atlantic/Caribbean hurricane season
- Safety baseline8.0
- ·Normal precautions
| Aug | Jan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.2 Very good | 9.2 Excellent |
| Season | ☀️ Dry season | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 31° / 26° | 28° / 23° |
| Rain | 59 mm | 22 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 25° | dew pt 22° |
| PM2.5 | 8 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: The Valley weather-station normals.
Holidays & crowdsAugust 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- August Monday 31 Jul – 2 Aug · 3 days off in a row
- August Thursday 5–8 Aug · 4 days off in a row
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore AnguillaEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA small, low-lying British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, visited for quiet white-sand beaches and clear water.
Anguilla Summer FestivalDate variesUsually late July to mid-August
The island's carnival, with parades, music, pageants and traditional boat racing.
Why go: The busiest local event of the year; book accommodation early.
Where: Island-wide, centred on The Valley and Sandy Ground
Coming up later
Anguilla DayEvery year30 May every year
Marks the 1967 start of the Anguilla Revolution, celebrated with boat racing and events.
Why go: Boat racing, the national sport, is a highlight.
Where: Island-wide
Shoal Bay East
A long, powdery white beach with calm, clear water and snorkelling near the reef.
Meads Bay
A wide beach on the west end lined with resorts and restaurants.
Rendezvous Bay
A long curved beach with views across to Saint Martin.
Sandy Island
A tiny sand cay off Sandy Ground reached by a short boat ride.
Little Bay
A small cove beneath cliffs, good for snorkelling and reached by boat or kayak.
Prickly Pear Cays
Uninhabited cays north-west of the island used for day trips and snorkelling.
Crayfish (spiny lobster)
Local spiny lobster, often grilled, a highlight of Anguillian menus.
Grilled fish
Fresh-caught fish such as snapper, grilled and served with local sides.
💡 Beach bars and barbecues
Johnny cakes
Fried or baked dough often eaten with saltfish or at breakfast.
Pigeon peas and rice
A Caribbean staple side dish, sometimes considered the island's national dish.
Local art
Paintings and crafts by Anguillian artists.
💡 Galleries around the island