Virgin Islands · December
Virgin Islands in December
December is the busiest time to visit Virgin Islands — busier than November, about as busy as January.
Expect peak crowds (9/10), highs near 85°F, and about 11 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 86% 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 December visits vs. the year
December draws about 10% 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
December weather
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Avg low
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 2.9"
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 5:45 PM
- Daylight
- 11h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CHARLOTTE AMALIE AP, VI VQ
What's open
Virgin Islands in December: 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 December
How busy is Virgin Islands in December?
December rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Virgin Islands National Park — about 86% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 41,085.
What is the weather like at Virgin Islands in December?
In December, Virgin Islands averages a high of 85°F and a low of 75°F, with about 2.9 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 December?
In mid-December, Virgin Islands gets about 11 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:43 AM and sunset around 5:45 PM.