Major city · Antigua and Barbuda
Falmouth
Spend a half‑day in Falmouth; taxi from ANU airport, visit Monks Hill Fort and eat at Sweet T's – about 4–6 h total.
Falmouth is a tiny coastal town of ~600 people on Antigua’s south‑eastern coast. Its main draw is the historic Monks Hill Fort, reachable only by 4×4, and a few local eateries. A half‑day is enough to see the fort, stroll the harbour and enjoy a treat at Sweet T's Ice Cream Parlour. Stay one night if you prefer a beachside base at the Catamaran hotel.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Oct
- Airport
- ANU
- Nights
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- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Antigua and Barbuda ↗Check entry rules for your passport on official Antigua and Barbuda government sources before you fly.
- Antigua and Barbuda ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians, including children: leave it at home.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Falmouth911 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Falmouth, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.Antigua and Barbuda-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckDigicel and Flow (APUA's Inet also) sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs — check.Antigua and Barbuda-wide
- Tap waterDesalinated tap water in hotels; many drink bottled.Antigua and Barbuda-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% service is often added; extra is optional.Antigua and Barbuda-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Antigua and Barbuda-wide
- SafetyAntigua is generally safe; petty theft can occur in tourist spots – keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsHotels, restaurants, the cruise port.Antigua and Barbuda-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 999 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysSundays quiet; many hotels close in September–October.Antigua and Barbuda-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportANU V.
- Getting aroundTaxi from ANU airport (~US$30).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféXCD 2–3
- Budget bedCatamaran hotel room, a night, per roomXCD 340
- Mid-range bedCatamaran hotel room, a night, per roomXCD 380
- High-end bedCatamaran hotel room, a night, per roomXCD 460
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XCD 70 · Mid XCD 120 · High XCD 180
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ANU V. C. Bird International Airport (Mini‑cab to Falmouth about US$30)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Falmouth: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxi from ANU airport (~US$30). 4×4 needed for Monks Hill; otherwise walkable around the harbour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
St. John's
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Minibus or taxi from Falmouth, about 30 min
Capital market and museum, good for a half‑day.
English Harbour
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or minibus, ~45 min
Sailing harbour, Shirley Heights viewpoint.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Catamaran
Beachfront hotel, pool, rooms from US$125
Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort
Marina setting, check availability
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XCD 70–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- XCD 120–180 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Catamaran hotel room1 × 1 night × XCD 380 | XCD 380 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XCD 120 | XCD 240 |
| Taxi ANU → Falmouth (one way)2 × XCD 30 · check | XCD 60 |
| 4×4 hire for Monks Hill (half day)2 × XCD 50 · check | XCD 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XCD 78 |
| Trip total≈ XCD 429 per person per day, bed included | XCD 858 |
2026 estimate in XCD; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | XCD 2–3 |
| Ice cream scoop | XCD 3–5 |
| Taxi from airportapproximate | US$30 |
| Catamaran hotel room | US$125 per night |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Only 4×4 vehicles can reach Monks Hill – other cars will require a walk.
- Taxi price from airport is about US$30; confirm before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance999
Embassy
US consulate in St. John's (check address); other consulates in Antigua.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Falmouth taxi: about US$30 (check)
- 4×4 hire for Monks Hill (half day): about US$50 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Falmouth. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May · avoid Jun–Oct · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a 4×4 rental option for Monks Hill access.
- Link to Catamaran hotel page with booking tips.
Sources
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