The US Virgin Islands
A national park covering most of one island's land and reef alike, a duty-free shopping strip that makes landfall feel like an errand as much as a holiday, and snorkelling straight off the sand rated among the best in the Caribbean.
The best time to visit The US Virgin Islands is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 05:21 (UTC-4).
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The year at a glance
January · high 26°C · rain 38mm · 11.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Charlotte Amalie, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C79°F | 38mm1.5in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | 26°C78°F | 41mm1.6in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| March | 26°C78°F | 29mm1.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 26°C79°F | 38mm1.5in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| May | 27°C81°F | 40mm1.6in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| June | 28°C83°F | 52mm2.0in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| July | 29°C83°F | 96mm3.8in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| August | 29°C84°F | 101mm4.0in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| September | 29°C84°F | 115mm4.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 29°C84°F | 140mm5.5in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| November | 28°C82°F | 92mm3.6in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| December | 27°C81°F | 42mm1.7in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit The US Virgin Islands?
The best time to visit The US Virgin Islands is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
How warm does The US Virgin Islands get?
Typical daytime highs in The US Virgin Islands are Mar–May 27°C (80°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (83°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (79°F).
Is The US Virgin Islands expensive?
On the ground, The US Virgin Islands is steep.
What sort of trip is The US Virgin Islands good for?
The US Virgin Islands is good for relaxing holidays, beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, food and drink.
How rainy is The US Virgin Islands?
The wettest month in The US Virgin Islands is October at 140mm (5.5in), the driest March at 29mm (1.1in), with a monthly average of 69mm (2.7in).
What plug do I need for The US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands uses type A, B sockets at 110 V.
