Christiansted weather by month & the best time to visit
U.S. Virgin Islands · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Christiansted is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 93/100), with March and January close behind. Christiansted averages about 3,158 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 24 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Christiansted?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Christiansted is February, then March and January. The dullest month is October (76/100, 121 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Christiansted?
Christiansted is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,158 hours of sunshine a year. February (93/100) is noticeably better than October (76). It is the sunnier of the two destinations tracked in U.S. Virgin Islands. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around October, carries about 40% of the annual 846 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 35 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| February | 93 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 24 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| March | 92 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 32 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| April | 89 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 46 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| May | 83 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 83 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 86 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 65 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 84 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 73 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| August | 80 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 96 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 77 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 115 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 76 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 121 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| November | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 105 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 88 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 51 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Christiansted by month
The sea off Christiansted is warmest in October at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in February 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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Christiansted: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Christiansted?
Christiansted 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 Christiansted get a year?
Christiansted gets about 3,158 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Christiansted?
The sunniest time to visit Christiansted is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 93/100 (with March and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Christiansted?
October is the least sunny month in Christiansted, scoring 76/100 with about 121 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Christiansted?
The sea in Christiansted ranges from about 27°C (February) to 31°C (October). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Christiansted?
The typical midday UV index in Christiansted 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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