Puerto Rico vs the US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands usually grades better in April, June, July, August, September and October, and the other months are close; Puerto Rico never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both B+).
Month by month
A typical day in each month (median resort). Bold: better by a clear margin.
| Month | Puerto Rico | The US Virgin Islands | Water | Rain chance | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | A- | 82°F / 81°F | 46% / 37% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| February | B+ | B+ | 81°F / 80°F | 55% / 41% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| March | B+ | B+ | 81°F / 80°F | 53% / 32% | Packed / Packed | Very low / Very low |
| April | B+ | A- | 81°F / 81°F | 62% / 41% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| May | B+ | A- | 83°F / 83°F | 58% / 39% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| June | B+ | A- | 84°F / 84°F | 53% / 37% | Very busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| July | B+ | B+ | 84°F / 84°F | 63% / 44% | Very busy / Busy | Low / Very low |
| August | B | B+ | 85°F / 85°F | 66% / 50% | Busy / Moderate | Moderate / Moderate |
| September | B | A- | 86°F / 86°F | 71% / 51% | Moderate / Quiet | High / High |
| October | B+ | A- | 86°F / 86°F | 66% / 55% | Moderate / Moderate | Low / Low |
| November | B+ | B+ | 85°F / 84°F | 62% / 55% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| December | B+ | A- | 83°F / 82°F | 53% / 41% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
Pairs of values read Puerto Rico / the US Virgin Islands. From Veabird's year-ahead outlook: climate normals, the seasonal seaweed pattern, holiday crowds and storm history.
This week
Grades for the next few days at the resorts that usually do best this month.
Puerto Rico
- Parador Villa PargueraSatC+SunBMonB-TueC+WedC-
- Copamarina Beach ResortSatC+SunB+MonBTueB-WedC+
- Club CalaSatB+SunA-MonB+TueB+WedB
- Parador Combate BeachSatCSunBMonC+TueCWedC
The US Virgin Islands
- Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & SpaSatA-SunB-MonB+TueA-WedB+
- The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's ReefSatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA
- Virgin Islands Camp GroundSatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Carib Beach ResortSatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- Is Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands better?
- The US Virgin Islands usually grades better in April, June, July, August, September and October, and the other months are close; Puerto Rico never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both B+).
- Which has warmer water, Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands?
- Puerto Rico averages 83°F over the year and the US Virgin Islands 83°F. In January it is 82°F vs 81°F; in July 84°F vs 84°F.
- Which is less crowded?
- Puerto Rico is quietest in September and October; the US Virgin Islands in September and October.