Virgin Islands in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
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November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Virgin Islands National Park: crowds run 69% of the March peak (27,365 average visits). Weather: highs average 87°F and lows 77°F, with 6.1″ of precipitation and 11.3 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Bring for Virgin Islands in November
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per personSee it on AmazonWhy: highs average 87°F.
- Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 6.1″ of precipitation is normal this month.
- Waterproof bootsSee it on AmazonWhy: 6.1″ of precipitation is normal this month.
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Virgin Islands in November: what the park service says
On St. John in November, the Cruz Bay Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day; otherwise it opens at 8:15 a.m. Monday to Friday, closing at 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. It is about two blocks north of the public ferry dock on Route 20, so it is an easy first stop off the boat. Trunk Bay requires an entry fee; its facilities are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: NPS, checked 2026-11-05.
Crowds in November
Virgin Islands averages 27,365 recreation visits in November — 69% of what March, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging.
Weather & daylight
Days are warm (highs average 87°F), and even nights stay hot (lows average 77°F). This is one of the wetter months (6.1″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 11.3 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station CHARLOTTE AMALIE AP, VI VQ (16 mi from park coordinates, 20 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Virgin Islands in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per person — highs average 87°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 6.1″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 6.1″ of precipitation is normal this month
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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Virgin Islands are August and September.
Also at their best in November
Other parks whose computed November verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- Canyonlands in November — 35% of peak crowds, highs 55°F, score 72/100
- Mammoth Cave in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 72/100
- New River Gorge in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 54°F, score 72/100
- Petrified Forest in November — 45% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 72/100
Common questions
Is Virgin Islands crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 69% of the March peak, averaging 27,365 visits (NPS, 2021–2025). See every month at Virgin Islands.
What is the weather like in Virgin Islands in November?
Average highs of 87°F, lows of 77°F, 6.1″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, CHARLOTTE AMALIE AP, VI VQ station). Compare it with other national parks in November.
What should I pack for Virgin Islands in November?
Sun protection and 2L+ water per person; Rain shell + pack cover; Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page. Going in December instead? Virgin Islands in December has its own list.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24