Best time to visit The BVI
The best time to visit the BVI is usually January, April and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and November are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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The BVI month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 79°F | 81°F | 37% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 79°F | 80°F | 40% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 79°F | 80°F | 34% | 4.1 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | A- | 79°F | 81°F | 42% | 3.8 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 81°F | 83°F | 37% | 3.8 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 83°F | 83°F | 37% | 4.1 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 83°F | 84°F | 45% | 4.2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| August | B+ | 84°F | 85°F | 46% | 4.1 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | A- | 84°F | 86°F | 51% | 3.3 ft | Quiet | High |
| October | A- | 84°F | 86°F | 56% | 3.7 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | B+ | 82°F | 84°F | 53% | 3.8 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 81°F | 82°F | 40% | 4.1 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 19 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the BVI
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Anegada Beach Resorts (Loblolly/Cow Wreck) Jan A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Lambert Beach Resort & Estate Jan A-SatA-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Rosewood Little Dix Bay Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- White Bay Villas Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Hotel Paradise Suites Jan A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Guavaberry Spring Bay Jan A-SatA-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Little Dix Bay Resort Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Nail Bay Estates and Resort Jan A-SatA-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
- When is the best time to visit the BVI?
- The best time to visit the BVI is usually January, April and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and November are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit the BVI?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the BVI?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the BVI?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 80°F).