Best Time to Visit Virgin Islands National Park
Pick a month. Best months are in bold.
The best months to visit Virgin Islands National Park are August, September and October — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. March is the crowd peak (39,813 monthly visits); September is quietest at 34% of peak.
Bring for Virgin Islands in August
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per personSee it on AmazonWhy: highs average 90°F.
- Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 4.4″ of precipitation is normal this month.
- Waterproof bootsSee it on AmazonWhy: 4.4″ of precipitation is normal this month.
August is one of Virgin Islands's best months. Going in another month? Pick it in the month row above: each month page has its own list.
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Best months for fewer crowds
The quietest months at Virgin Islands, leaving out harsh weather and months when main access is typically closed.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
Virgin Islands month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak crowds | 35,185 | 88% | 84°F / 74°F | 2.6″ | 11.1h |
| February | Peak crowds | 32,868 | 83% | 84°F / 74°F | 1.9″ | 11.5h |
| March | Peak crowds | 39,813 | 100% | 85°F / 74°F | 1.9″ | 12h |
| April | Peak crowds | 36,186 | 91% | 86°F / 76°F | 2.2″ | 12.6h |
| May | Peak crowds | 32,246 | 81% | 87°F / 78°F | 3.0″ | 13h |
| June | Peak crowds | 32,243 | 81% | 89°F / 79°F | 2.4″ | 13.2h |
| July | Peak crowds | 31,538 | 79% | 90°F / 79°F | 2.9″ | 13.1h |
| August | Best window | 19,503 | 49% | 90°F / 80°F | 4.4″ | 12.8h |
| September | Best window | 13,653 | 34% | 89°F / 80°F | 5.9″ | 12.3h |
| October | Best window | 15,848 | 40% | 88°F / 78°F | 5.3″ | 11.7h |
| November | Shoulder | 27,365 | 69% | 87°F / 77°F | 6.1″ | 11.3h |
| December | Peak crowds | 35,260 | 89% | 85°F / 75°F | 2.9″ | 11h |
Crowds: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, mean of 2021–2025 (2020 excluded as a COVID-19 anomaly). Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station CHARLOTTE AMALIE AP, VI VQ (16 mi from park coordinates). Daylight: computed for the 15th of each month at the park's location. Methodology.
How many people visit Virgin Islands each year
Virgin Islands National Park had 471,074 recreation visits in 2025, 11% more than 2024 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). The busiest year since 2015 was 2025, with 471,074. Over 2021–2025 it averaged 351,708 visits a year, which makes it the 17th least-visited of the 63 national parks.
| Year | Recreation visits | vs. year before |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 471,074 | +11% |
| 2024 | 423,029 | +23% |
| 2023 | 343,685 | +75% |
| 2022 | 196,752 | −39% |
| 2021 | 323,999 | +93% |
| 2020 | 167,540 | +26% |
| 2019 | 133,398 | +19% |
| 2018 | 112,287 | −63% |
| 2017 | 304,408 | −26% |
| 2016 | 411,343 | −6% |
| 2015 | 438,372 | — |
Calendar-year recreation visits as published by NPS Visitor Use Statistics. 2020 is shown here but left out of the monthly averages above, because the COVID-19 pandemic makes it unrepresentative. See how every park compares: all 63 parks ranked by visits.
What to pack for Virgin Islands in August
Computed from August's weather normals — Virgin Islands's best month above. Visiting another month? Each month page has its own weather-computed list.
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per person — highs average 90°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 4.4″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 4.4″ of precipitation is normal this month
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Virgin Islands?
August, September and October rank best for Virgin Islands on VisitWhen's computed score — the strongest balance of low crowds (NPS data), comfortable weather (NOAA normals) and daylight. The numbers are on Virgin Islands in August.
What is the most crowded month at Virgin Islands?
March: an average of 39,813 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is September, at 34% of the March peak.
When is Virgin Islands least crowded with decent conditions?
September. It is the park's quietest month (34% of the March peak, 13,653 average visits) without harsh-season weather.
How many people visit Virgin Islands per year?
Virgin Islands National Park had 471,074 recreation visits in 2025, 11% more than 2024 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). The busiest year since 2015 was 2025, with 471,074. Over 2021–2025 it averaged 351,708 visits a year (how we average NPS counts).
What is the weather like at Virgin Islands through the year?
The warmest month is August, with average highs of 90°F. The coldest nights come in February, averaging 74°F. The wettest month is November, with 6.1″ of precipitation. (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, CHARLOTTE AMALIE AP, VI VQ station.)
Virgin Islands month by month: notes from the park service
- January: January on St. John: the Cruz Bay Visitor Center, two blocks north of the ferry dock on Route 20, opens Monday to Thursday 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday until 1:30 p.m.
- July: If your Virgin Islands trip includes July 4, note that the Cruz Bay Visitor Center on St. John is closed that day, as it is on Thanksgiving and December 25.
- November: On St. John in November, the Cruz Bay Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day; otherwise it opens at 8:15 a.m.
- December: Planning a December trip to Virgin Islands National Park on St. John?
Each month page carries the full note and the NPS page it comes from.
Dive into a month
Comparing parks for the same trip? See how Virgin Islands ranks against all 63 parks in August, September and October.
Last verified 2026-09-24 · all parks
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