January verdict

Virgin Islands (US) in January

Weather score74Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

28°C

Rain

67mm

Sun

7.9h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

74

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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January28°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsMay to November

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January67mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Virgin Islands (US)'s year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and June to July

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January7.9 hours average sun

January sits close to Virgin Islands (US)'s yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsFebruary to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January27°C average sea

January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.

Warmest seaJune to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January74 weather score

January scores above Virgin Islands (US)'s yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and June

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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