Nelson's Dockyard
English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
Nelson's Dockyard is a harbor museum and marina located in English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda. It is part of the Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. Named after Horatio Nelson, it is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures remain consistent throughout the year at 25 °C to 27 °C. The drier months are from January to April, with monthly rainfall between 54 mm and 82 mm, whereas the wettest month is October with 199 mm of rain. Admission costs US$15 or EC$40.
The site is located 15 km from the capital, St. John's. The nearest airport is V. C. Bird International Airport in Osbourn, situated 15 km away. Nearby places to visit include the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda at 14.3 km, Government House in St. John's at 15.1 km, St. John's Cathedral at 15.1 km, and Fort James at 17.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is October, with about 199 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 54 | 56 | 82 | 96 | 85 | 115 | 162 | 165 | 199 | 179 | 103 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
