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Climate

The climate of the U.S. Virgin Islands is tropical, hot all year round, with a relatively cooler period from December to April, with average highs around 28/29 °C (82/84 °F), and a hotter and sultry period from May to November, with highs around 31/32 °C (88/90 °F). However, the heat is always tempered by the breeze. 

As regards the rainfall, there is a rainy season from May to December, with a relative decrease in precipitation in June and July. The least rainy months are February and March. In the northernmost islands (Saint John and Saint Thomas, where the capital Charlotte Amalie is located), the relatively dry season runs from December to April, even though during some years there have been heavy rains even in December, while in the island of Saint Croix, located more to the south, it runs from January to April. 

The best time to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands goes from December to April, being the least hot and outside of the hurricane period; in particular January, February and March are the driest months. December can still be rainy, especially in the southern island of Saint Croix. In April, there is a certain increase in temperatures, and during some years even in the intensity of thunderstorms, but overall it's still an acceptable month, and in many cases it is even good. In summer, June and July are generally less rainy than August and September, and present also a lower risk of tropical storms and hurricanes, which are most likely between August and October, when the sea is warmer and has more energy to provide. 

Getting Here

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CAR
Visitorswishingtokeeptheirsenseofindependencewillfindplentyofcarandscooter rentalcompaniesaroundtheU.S.  Virgin Islands, including the usual world-famousnames, and many operators offer chartered services between St Croix, St John and St Thomas.

SEA
A visit to the USVI wouldn’t be complete without a bit of island hopping, and visitors will find a number of ferries and water taxis available to take them to the beautiful destinations dotted around the country.

AIR
If the idea of island hopping is part of your plan, and you want to squeeze in as much as you can during your stay, opt for a quick and scenic inter-islands flight between St Croix and St Thomas, either by small plane or helicopter. Although St John does not have an airport, it is easily accessible from St Thomas.

History of the US Virgin Islands

It was documented by historians that the first inhabitants of the Islands were the Ciboneys, who arrived on the islands during Pre-Ceramic Culture. Next to arrive were the Arawaks who went on to establish sites on St. John and St. Croix in around 100 AD. Those who arrived next were probably the best-known inhabitants- the Caribs and the more peaceful Tainos. In recent years proof of their existence has been unearthed with the discovery of artifacts including stone griddles and small carvings depicting the faces of their gods, known as Zemis and petroglyphs which are rock carvings- all of which can be seen on St. John’s Reef Bay Trail. 

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