Antigua and Barbuda travel guide
What to see in St John’s
The capital of colourful houses, with a market and the white-towered cathedral.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
St John’s highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- St John’s Cathedral
With two towers.
- Heritage Quay
The harbour area.
- Public market
Fruit and spices.
- Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
In the old courthouse.
- Dickenson Bay
A nearby beach.
Day trips from St John’s
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to St John’s
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to St John’s are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season, hurricanes).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
- from August to October
Hurricanes
From August to October there’s a higher risk of hurricanes.
What to do: The best time is December to April.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a beach restaurant or a local stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Antigua and Barbuda guide.
Frequently asked questions about St John’s
What to see in St John’s?
St John’s Cathedral, Heritage Quay, Public market, Museum of Antigua and Barbuda and Dickenson Bay.
What to see in St John’s in one day?
Don’t miss St John’s Cathedral, Heritage Quay, Public market, Museum of Antigua and Barbuda and Dickenson Bay. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to St John’s?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to St John’s are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season, hurricanes).
What day trips can you take from St John’s?
Antigua.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.