Charlotte Amalie weather by month & the best time to visit
U.S. Virgin Islands · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Charlotte Amalie is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 92/100), with March and January close behind. Charlotte Amalie averages about 3,108 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 29 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte Amalie?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Charlotte Amalie is February, then March and January. The dullest month is September (71/100, 146 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Charlotte Amalie?
Charlotte Amalie is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,108 hours of sunshine a year. February (92/100) is noticeably better than September (71). It is the less sunny of the two destinations tracked in U.S. Virgin Islands. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around October, carries about 41% of the annual 1,003 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 40 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| February | 92 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 29 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| March | 91 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 38 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| April | 88 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 54 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| May | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 99 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 84 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 73 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 81 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 88 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| August | 77 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 113 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 71 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 146 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 71 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 142 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| November | 75 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 122 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 87 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 59 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Charlotte Amalie by month
The sea off Charlotte Amalie is warmest in October at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in January at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Charlotte Amalie: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Charlotte Amalie?
Charlotte Amalie is a beach resort in U.S. Virgin Islands with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Charlotte Amalie get a year?
Charlotte Amalie gets about 3,108 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte Amalie?
The sunniest time to visit Charlotte Amalie is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 92/100 (with March and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Charlotte Amalie?
September is the least sunny month in Charlotte Amalie, scoring 71/100 with about 146 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Charlotte Amalie?
The sea in Charlotte Amalie ranges from about 27°C (January) to 31°C (October). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Charlotte Amalie?
The typical midday UV index in Charlotte Amalie peaks around 12 (extreme) in April, easing to about 7 (high) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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