US Virgin Islands

US Virgin Islands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in US Virgin Islands in January.

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Christiansted Charlotte Amalie Saint John East End

Planning a getaway to US Virgin Islands this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in US Virgin Islands in January

January in US Virgin Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Charlotte Amalie.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of US Virgin Islands, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 42 mm (1.7 in) in Charlotte Amalie.

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January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in US Virgin Islands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across US Virgin Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in US Virgin Islands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in US Virgin Islands?

Temperature range in US Virgin Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in US Virgin Islands (January)

Charlotte Amalie

In January Charlotte Amalie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Charlotte Amalie →

Saint John

In January Saint John generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint John →

East End

In January East End generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in East End →

Bolongo

In January Bolongo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bolongo →

Frederiksted

In January Frederiksted generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Frederiksted →

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In our records: US Virgin Islands January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in US Virgin Islands in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in US Virgin Islands was 23°C (73°F) in Frederiksted on January 18, 2012.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in US Virgin Islands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Christiansted 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Charlotte Amalie 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Saint John 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
East End 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Bolongo 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Frederiksted 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

US Virgin Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in US Virgin Islands in January?

Expect perfect weather across US Virgin Islands in January. The popular destination of Charlotte Amalie averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in US Virgin Islands in January?

Daytime temperatures in Charlotte Amalie peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in January, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does US Virgin Islands get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in US Virgin Islands during January, with Charlotte Amalie averaging close to 42 mm (1.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit US Virgin Islands?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit US Virgin Islands with overall perfect weather in Charlotte Amalie. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December offering mostly perfect weather in Charlotte Amalie. On the other hand, the weather in August and September tend to be unpleasant.

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