Best time to go

• During spring: the spring months bring hot days and warm nights, so you can pack light if you’re staying at one of our villas in Anguilla during March, April and May. All through the year, temperatures rarely vary by any more than about 12°C (10°F), with the annual average hovering around 27°C (80°F). For a quieter, more laid-back experience, book your Anguilla villa in the spring and you’ll benefit from deserted beaches and less chance of a shower.

• During summer: if you want to experience a slice of authentic island life, the summer months are the time to visit. The temperatures remain relatively constant with little variation from the spring highs of around 27°C (80°F), but this is when you’ll be invited to join in the island’s celebrations such as the colourful Anguilla Day and Carnival and the Valley Street Festival.

• During autumn: the days are lazy, the restaurants are serving up the island’s choicest lobsters, and the weather remains gorgeously warm during the autumn months. You may encounter a rain shower or two, but they’re normally over very quickly before the clouds part to reveal clear blue skies once again. The water is perfect for diving and snorkelling at this time of the year.

• During winter: from November through to February, the island comes alive with visitors and Anguilla vacation rentals are in high demand. Sunshine is almost guaranteed, and entertainment venues have a full calendar of shows and events throughout the season. The temperatures haven’t really deviated from that 27°C (80°F) average and humidity is low, making it the perfect time for exploring the island’s limestone caves or nature reserves.