Best time to visit St. Thomas

December to April. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

December to April

December to April is the dry, sunny peak season. It is also busiest and priciest; late April to June is the value alternative.

“The best time to visit St. Thomas is from December to March.” royalcaribbean.com
“Most travelers consider December through April the best time to visit St. Thomas.” princess.com
“The best time to visit St. Thomas is the stretch from December through April” blackbeardscastle.com

5 of the 7 travel guides we read name these months.

St. Thomas month by month

Average high and low in Charlotte Amalie

Best timeJanuary84°F / 74°FChecking fares…January and February are the driest, busiest months with peak cruise traffic.January averages about 65 mm of rain, mostly brief afternoon showers.January is in the dry season and one of the coolest months, still in the mid-80s by day.
Best timeFebruary84°F / 74°FChecking fares…February is peak tourism season with higher airfare and lodging rates.February is the least humid month.One source calls February and March rainy and best avoided; another puts February among the lowest-rain months.
Best timeMarch85°F / 74°FChecking fares…March is the tail end of the dry season, with spring break crowds arriving.The St. Thomas International Regatta takes place in March.One source names March the month with the best weather.
Best timeApril86°F / 76°FChecking fares…The main Carnival events take place in April.April is one of the best months, with highs around 86 to 87°F.April starts the shoulder season, with fewer crowds and lower prices.St. Thomas Carnival
May87°F / 78°FChecking fares…Busy tourism fades in May.Late May and early June offer near-perfect conditions at softer prices.May is a shoulder month with fewer tourists and better hotel rates.
June89°F / 79°FChecking fares…June is as good as April and May, with uncrowded beaches; it also marks the start of the wet season.Hurricane season runs from June through November.
July90°F / 79°FChecking fares…July is the most humid month in the USVI.The Mango Melee is held in July.July and August stay busy with families and cruise traffic.
August90°F / 80°FChecking fares…August is less crowded with room rates dropping, but hot and humid.Heavy downpours are more likely from August through November.
September89°F / 80°FChecking fares…September and October are the slowest weeks and the most active part of hurricane season.Hurricane activity peaks in September; direct hits are uncommon but can disrupt flights.
October88°F / 78°FChecking fares…September and October are the slowest weeks and the most active part of hurricane season.Fall months from October are suggested for avoiding crowds, with lower prices.
November87°F / 77°FChecking fares…November is a value window: fewer crowds than December and prices not yet at peak.Thanksgiving week signals the start of high season.
Best timeDecember85°F / 75°FChecking fares…December marks the transition into peak season as holiday travelers arrive.Hotels charge higher rates and booking early becomes critical.

Weather: Charlotte Amalie averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in St. Thomas

Festivals and seasons through the year

St. Thomas CarnivalCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsEvery April to May

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

December to AprilDriest, sunniest stretch; cruise traffic and prices are at their highest.
Holiday weeks and spring breakCruise fares and excursions book quickly.

Quietest

July to NovemberLow season with significantly lower prices and fewer tourists, tied to hurricane season.
September to mid-NovemberThe quietest, cheapest window.

Watch for

June to NovemberAtlantic hurricane season; activity peaks August through October.
SeptemberPeak of hurricane season; storms can affect flights and cruise itineraries, so consider travel insurance.
WinterThe windward side of St. Thomas can get very gusty from December to February.
WinterWinds can be rough for swimming on exposed beaches.
August to NovemberHeaviest rainfall; August to October see the most dramatic increases.

Questions people ask

What is the rainy season in St. Thomas?: Rain is low most of the year. One source says to avoid August to November for heavy downpours; January to March has the least rain.
When not to go to the Virgin Islands?: September and October are the peak of hurricane season, though direct hits on St. Thomas are uncommon.

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