Climate and Weather in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Climate Overview

The U.S. Virgin Islands have a warm, humid tropical climate tempered by sea breezes. It features a rainy season in May, followed by a brief lull, then another from August to November, and a dry season running from December to March or early April. Average temperatures range between 25 and 30°C year-round, though humidity increases during the rainy season, particularly from August to November, which is the wettest period. The archipelago also experiences frequent hurricanes between June and November.

Best Time to Visit the U.S. Virgin Islands

As with many tropical destinations, it’s best to avoid the rainy and hurricane season. The ideal period is from December to early April, or even June to early July, when rainfall is lighter than in May or the following months.

★★★: very favorable | ★★: favorable | ★: moderately favorable | ⊘: unfavorable.

Sea Temperatures Throughout the Year

As in many parts of the Caribbean, sea temperatures remain pleasant year-round.

Climate and Weather by Island

St. John (Cruz Bay)

St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie)

St. Croix (Christiansted)

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