Best time to visit US Virgin Islands
The best time to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands is anytime from early-December to mid-April, with the driest weather during the months of January, February and March.
You can expect an average hightemperature of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F).
U.S. Virgin Islands weather
The U.S. Virgin Islands has a hot tropical climate year-round, with a relatively cooler period from December to March, with average highs around 29°C (84°F), and a hot and sultry period from May to October, with highs around 32°C (90°F), during which the high heat is tempered by easterly trade winds.
On the northernmost islands (Saint John and Saint Thomas), the relatively dry season runs from December to April, while on the island of Saint Croix, located more to the south, it runs from January to April.
You can expect rainfall throughout the year in U.S. Virgin Islands. The months with the least rainfall are January through March.
Here are the average temperatures in Charlotte Amalie, the capital of St Thomas.
What is the best month to visit the US Virgin Islands?
January, February and March are the best months to visit the US Virgin Islands, since this is the least rainy time of year with hot, sunny weather, mainly clear skies and good conditions for swimming.
Which is the hottest month in US Virgin Islands?
The hottest time of year in the US Virgin Islands is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C (89°F) with high heat and humidity, and a low of 26°C (78°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to mid-October, with an average daily high temperature above 31°C (88°F).
Which is the coldest month in the US Virgin Islands?
The coldest month of the year in the US Virgin Islands is January, with an average high of 29°C (84°F) and low of 23°C (73°F).
The cool season lasts from mid-December through March, with an average daily high temperature below 29°C (84°F).
Which is the sunniest month in the US Virgin Islands?
The sunniest time of year in the US Virgin Islands is usually March and April, with bright sunshine on average for 73% of daylight hours; that's nine hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in the US Virgin Islands?
The sea is usually at its warmest in the US Virgin Islands in August when the water temperature reaches 30°C (86°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The sea in the U.S. Virgin Islands is warm enough to swim year-round.
Which month has the most rain in the US Virgin Islands?
October is usually the wettest month in the US Virgin Islands with 155mm (6in) of rainfall on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.
The wet season lasts from early-May through November, with a greater than 24% chance of any given day being a wet day. The months with the most rainfall are September, October and November. Downpours are usually followed by hot and sunny weather.
December can still be a rainy month, especially on the southern island of Saint Croix.
The drier season lasts from early-December through April. The month with the fewest wet days in the US Virgin Islands is March.
What are the windiest months in the US Virgin Islands?
The windiest month in the US Virgin Islands is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 25 kilometres per hour (13 knots; 15mph).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-June through August, with average wind speeds of more than 22 kilometres per hour (12 knots; 14mph).
The calmer time of year lasts from September through May. The month with the least amount of wind month of the year in the US Virgin Islands is October, with an average hourly wind speed of 19 kilometres per hour (10 knots; 12mph).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in the US Virgin Islands is from the east throughout the year.
Is there a risk of a tropical storm in the US Virgin Islands?
The likelihood of a tropical storm in the US Virgin Islands is greatest during the hurricane season with a risk of 3.7% in September. The hurricane season lasts from June to early November.
US Virgin Islands Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average daily max (°C) | |||||||||||
| 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Average daily min (°C) | |||||||||||
| 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 75 |
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| 8 | 10 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 50 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 80 | 70 | 65 | 95 | 140 | 155 | 140 | 70 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
High Season: Mid-December to mid-April; Low season: Mid-April to mid-November when many hotels slash prices by as much as 50 per cent.
Note: Meteorological data for St Thomas (USVI) is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020, and is sourced from the closest weather station at Cyril E. King Airport (STT), located less than 5km (3mi) west of the capital, Charlotte Amalie, on the southwest side of St Thomas Island. Additional climate data is sourced from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
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Latest update: Best time to visit US Virgin Islands: 13 July, 2023
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