Virgin Islands · May
Virgin Islands in May
May is the busiest time to visit Virgin Islands — quieter than April, busier than June.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 82% 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 May visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
May weather
- Avg high
- —
- Avg low
- —
- Precipitation
- 3.2"
- Sunrise
- 5:45 AM
- Sunset
- 6:45 PM
- Daylight
- 13h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CORAL BAY, VI VQ
What's open
Virgin Islands in May: 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 May
How busy is Virgin Islands in May?
May rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Virgin Islands National Park — about 82% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 39,584.
What is the weather like at Virgin Islands in May?
In May, Virgin Islands averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.