The US Virgin Islands in May
May is one of the best months to visit the US Virgin Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 83°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
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
April: A- · May: A- · June: 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 May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| The Westin St. John Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Caneel Bay / North Shore St. John Beaches | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA |
| Virgin Islands Camp Ground | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Mango Mojo Villa | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Marriott’s Frenchmen Cove | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Carib Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Gallows Point Resort | 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.
Better beach options in May
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-) usually grades higher in May. Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit the US Virgin Islands?
- May is one of the best months to visit the US Virgin Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 83°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is the US Virgin Islands in May?
- Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in the US Virgin Islands?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is the US Virgin Islands in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. 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.