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Virgin Islands in January

January is the busiest time to visit Virgin Islands — about as busy as December, about as busy as February.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

9/10
Peak

The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.

About 89% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical January visits vs. the year

January (typical)42,601
Peak — March48,080
Quietest — September14,145

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

January weather

Avg high
Avg low
Precipitation
3.0"
Sunrise
6:53 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Daylight
11.2h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CORAL BAY, VI VQ

What's open

Virgin Islands in January: 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

9JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

FAQ

Virgin Islands in January

How busy is Virgin Islands in January?

January rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Virgin Islands National Park — about 89% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 42,601.

What is the weather like at Virgin Islands in January?

In January, Virgin Islands averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.