The US Virgin Islands in April
April is one of the best months to visit the US Virgin Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 81°F and about a 41% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy.
The US Virgin Islands month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-79°F
- FebB+79°F
- MarB+79°F
- AprA-80°F
- MayA-82°F
- JunA-83°F
- JulB+83°F
- AugB+84°F
- SepA-84°F
- OctA-84°F
- NovB+82°F
- DecA-81°F
March: B+ · April: A- · May: A-. The best months are usually April, May and June, and the weakest are February and November.
Best beaches in the US Virgin Islands in April
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Apr | This week |
|---|---|---|
| The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA |
| Virgin Islands Camp Ground | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Carib Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Frenchman's Reef Marriott (Morning Star Beach) | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Bolongo Bay Beach Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Secret Harbour Beach Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Sugar Bay Resort & Spa | 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.
Better beach options in April
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Huatulco (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in April.
Questions
- Is April a good time to visit the US Virgin Islands?
- April is one of the best months to visit the US Virgin Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 81°F and about a 41% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy.
- How warm is the US Virgin Islands in April?
- Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is April hurricane season in the US Virgin Islands?
- No. Storm risk is very low in April.
- How crowded is the US Virgin Islands in April?
- Typically very busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- U.S. Virgin Islands: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 24 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.