Virgin Islands Travel Weather

What's the Weather Like When Traveling to the Virgin Islands?

The Virgin Islands are situated just east of Puerto Rico in the northern Caribbean. All together they comprise a populaton of approximately 150,000. St. Croix has a population around 50,000 and St. Thomas 42,000 residents. Geologically most of the islands are volcanic in origin and are quite rugged with some peaks over 1500 feet high.

They are divided into the U.S. Virgin Islands in the central and British Virgin Islands to the east. Also, Vieques and Isla de Culebra east of Puerto Rico are considered the Spanish Virgin Islands. They are the western-most of the group. The largest islands include, Saint John, Saint Croix, Saint Thomas, Tortola, and Vieques. Many smaller islands are part of the Virgin Islands also. The Atlantic Ocean borders the Virgin Islands to the north and Caribbean Sea to the south. The Virgin Islands are sometimes affected by hurricanes with the greatest threat during the height of hurricane season from mid August into October.

Virgin Islands Rainfall
The Virgin Islands are grouped in the same general region, so rainfall does not change appreciably from one island to the next. The wet season is a result of increased tropical activity mostly in the form of tropical waves. The heaviest rains are from September through November in which five to six inches of rain occurs on average each month. The dry season runs from late winter into early spring. Rainfall amount of about two to three inches occurs February through April.
Virgin Islands Temperatures
Temperatures also are not much different from one island to another. Average summer high temperatures are in the upper 80's to near 90 degrees. Morning lows are generally in the mid 70's. Winter temperatures are slightly cooler with average high temperatures in low 80's with lows in the low 70's.

Virgin Islands Travel Weather Summary
Travelers going to the Virgin Islands will find a mild climate all year. Temperatures do not change much during the year with the most pleasant readings during the winter. Lesser rainfall amounts coincide with the slightly cooler temperatures during the late winter and last into early spring. Travelers are advised to stay updated with latest tropical weather information if traveling during the hurricane season.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Sunrise and Sunset Times

(All times are for the first day of each month)
Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Sunrise 6:51 6:52 6:38 6:13 5:52 5:42 5:47 5:57 6:05 6:10 6:19 6:35
Sunset 5:55 6:14 6:25 6:33 6:41 6:52 7:00 6:54 6:33 6:07 5:46 5:42

Christiansted, St. Croix Sunrise and Sunset Times

(All times are for the first day of each month)
Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Sunrise 6:49 6:51 6:37 6:13 5:52 5:43 5:47 5:57 6:04 6:09 6:17 6:33
Sunset 5:55 6:13 6:25 6:32 6:39 6:50 6:57 6:52 6:32 6:07 5:46 5:42

Roadtown, Tortola Sunrise and Sunset Times

(All times are for the first day of each month)
Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Sunrise 6:50 6:51 6:37 6:12 5:51 5:41 5:45 5:56 6:04 6:09 6:18 6:34
Sunset 5:53 6:12 6:24 6:32 6:40 6:51 6:58 6:52 6:32 6:06 5:45 5:40
Virgin Islands travel weather quick summary
  • Virgin Islands travel weather - hottest months: June through October
  • Virgin Islands travel weather - coolest months: January, February
  • Virgin Islands travel weather - wettest months: September, October, November
  • Virgin Islands travel weather - driest months: February, March, April

Roadtown, Tortola (BVI) Climatology

Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average High 84 84 84 85 87 88 89 89 89 89 87 85
Average Low 70 69 70 72 74 76 76 76 75 74 73 71
Average Rainfall (In.) 2.73" 2.07" 1.81" 3.35" 4.18" 2.37" 3.20" 4.17" 6.02" 4.97" 6.42" 3.62"

St. Croix (USVI) Climatology

Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average High 84 85 85 86 87 89 89 90 89 88 87 85
Average Low 71 71 72 73 75 77 77 77 77 76 74 73
Average Rainfall (In.) 1.94" 1.35" 1.62" 2.22" 3.62" 1.92" 2.64" 3.23" 4.89" 5.03" 5.30" 3.25"
Average Sea Water Temp 81 80 80 81 83 85 85 86 87 86 85 82

St. John (USVI) Climatology

Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average High 84 84 84 85 87 88 89 89 89 89 87 85
Average Low 70 69 70 72 74 76 76 76 75 74 73 71
Average Rainfall (In.) 2.73" 2.07" 1.81" 3.35" 4.18" 2.37" 3.20" 4.17" 6.02" 4.97" 6.42" 3.62"
Average Sea Water Temp 80 80 81 82 83 84 84 85 86 85 84 82

St. Thomas (USVI) Climatology

Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average High 84 84 85 86 87 89 90 90 89 88 87 85
Average Low 74 74 74 76 78 79 79 80 80 78 77 75
Average Rainfall (In.) 2.64" 1.90" 1.86" 2.24" 3.02" 2.35" 2.91" 4.37" 5.89" 5.28" 6.06" 2.93"
Average Sea Water Temp 80 80 81 82 84 86 86 89 90 88 85 82

Climatology data provided by the National Weather Service San Juan

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