Virgin Islands · April
Virgin Islands in April
April is the busiest time to visit Virgin Islands — about as busy as March, busier than May.
Expect peak crowds (10/10), highs near 86°F, and about 12.6 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 91% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical April visits vs. the year
April draws about 11% of Virgin Islands’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
April weather
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Avg low
- 76°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2"
- Sunrise
- 6:02 AM
- Sunset
- 6:35 PM
- Daylight
- 12.6h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CHARLOTTE AMALIE AP, VI VQ
What's open
Virgin Islands in April: access
Virgin Islands National Park is always open! The Visitor Center and store are open from 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:15 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Fridays. It is closed on weekends, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Trail Conditions
Rain may cause trails to be slick and overgrown. Staff and Volunteer Trail Crews clear trails regularly. Visitors should use caution and report trail issues to viis_interpretation@nps.gov
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Virgin Islands crowds across the year
FAQ
Virgin Islands in April
How busy is Virgin Islands in April?
April rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Virgin Islands National Park — about 91% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 43,597.
What is the weather like at Virgin Islands in April?
In April, Virgin Islands averages a high of 86°F and a low of 76°F, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Virgin Islands?
Entry to Virgin Islands is free.
When is Virgin Islands least crowded?
Virgin Islands is quietest in September and October. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Virgin Islands get in April?
In mid-April, Virgin Islands gets about 12.6 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:02 AM and sunset around 6:35 PM.