Best time to visit The US Virgin Islands
The best time to visit the US Virgin Islands is usually April, May and June, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. February 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 US Virgin Islands month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 79°F | 81°F | 37% | 4.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 79°F | 80°F | 41% | 4.5 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 79°F | 80°F | 32% | 4.2 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | A- | 80°F | 81°F | 41% | 4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 82°F | 83°F | 39% | 4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 83°F | 84°F | 37% | 4.5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | B+ | 83°F | 84°F | 44% | 4.5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| August | B+ | 84°F | 85°F | 50% | 4.2 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | A- | 84°F | 86°F | 51% | 3.4 ft | Quiet | High |
| October | A- | 84°F | 86°F | 55% | 3.8 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | B+ | 82°F | 84°F | 55% | 3.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 81°F | 82°F | 41% | 4.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 24 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the US Virgin Islands
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
- The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef Apr A-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA
- Virgin Islands Camp Ground Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Carib Beach Resort Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Apr A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Frenchman's Reef Marriott (Morning Star Beach) Apr A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Bolongo Bay Beach Resort Apr A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Secret Harbour Beach Resort Apr A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Sugar Bay Resort & Spa Apr A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueB+WedB+
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 US Virgin Islands?
- The best time to visit the US Virgin Islands is usually April, May and June, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. February 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 US Virgin Islands?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the US Virgin Islands?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the US Virgin Islands?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 80°F).