United States (US Virgin Islands), Central America & Caribbean
US Virgin Islands in December
Early December is excellent value. Christmas through New Year is peak, and the Crucian Christmas Festival fills St. Croix.
The straight answer
December is a good month to visit US Virgin Islands. Early December is excellent value. Christmas through New Year is peak, and the Crucian Christmas Festival fills St. Croix.
- Weather
- Drying out, highs near 85F (29C)
- Crowds
- 4 of 5
- Prices
- 5 of 5
What December is like in US Virgin Islands
December is drying out, with highs near 85F (29C). Early December is excellent value, with good weather and reasonable prices. Christmas through New Year is peak season, and the Crucian Christmas Festival fills St. Croix.
It suits families and couples who want warm holidays. Book early for the holiday weeks. For the best deal, travel in the first half of the month.
Make the most of December
What is especially good about US Virgin Islands this month.
Crucian Christmas Festival
St. Croix's carnival fills late December with parades and food fairs.
Early December value
Great weather and good rates before the holidays.
Holiday beach days
Christmas on the beach is a family favorite.
What to pack for December
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Snorkel gear
- Light clothing
- A light layer for breezy evenings
Our timing tip
Travel in the first two weeks of December for the best mix of weather and value.
Book US Virgin Islands for December.
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- Hotels for December
Hotels. Expedia
Hotels in US Virgin IslandsOpens a hotel search for US Virgin Islands in December, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
- Rentals on Vrbo
Vacation rentals. Vrbo
Vacation rentals in US Virgin IslandsWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in US Virgin IslandsTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in US Virgin Islands for December. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in December
Crucian Christmas Festival
Late December into early January
St. Croix's weeks-long carnival with village food fairs, parades, and music, peaking around New Year and Three Kings Day.
Things to do in US Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, and the Reef Bay Trail. Arrive at popular beaches before 10am, especially on cruise days when tours come over from St. Thomas.
Buck Island Reef National Monument
A protected reef and island off St. Croix with an underwater snorkel trail, reached by licensed boat operators.
Christiansted National Historic Site
The Danish-era fort and waterfront of St. Croix's main town, a short walk from the boardwalk.
Magens Bay, St. Thomas
A deep, calm, sheltered bay on St. Thomas's north side. It gets busy on cruise days; go early or late.
Coral World Ocean Park
A marine park with an underwater observatory on St. Thomas, a good choice for kids and rainy days.
Waterlemon Cay and Annaberg
A snorkel around a small cay, often with turtles and rays, reached by a short trail past the ruins of the Annaberg sugar plantation.
Beat the crowds
- Check the St. Thomas cruise schedule. On multi-ship days, Magens Bay, Charlotte Amalie, and even St. John's Trunk Bay get crowded by late morning.
- Stay on St. John or St. Croix instead of St. Thomas for a calmer trip; use St. Thomas mainly as the airport.
- Aim for May, when prices fall but the weather is still dry, or the first half of December.
- Reserve rental Jeeps on St. John early for winter; they sell out, and parking at the most popular beaches fills fast.
Know before you go
- September and October: many St. John restaurants, villas, and tour operators close for weeks. St. Thomas's big hotels mostly stay open.
- Trunk Bay charges a national park entry fee; most other St. John beaches are free.
- Ferries between St. Thomas and St. John run frequently, but schedules shrink at night and in bad weather.
- Travel to the British Virgin Islands by ferry requires a passport, even for US citizens, since it is a separate country.
US Virgin Islands in December, quick answers
Is December a good time to visit US Virgin Islands?
December is a good month to visit US Virgin Islands. Early December is excellent value. Christmas through New Year is peak, and the Crucian Christmas Festival fills St. Croix.
What is the weather like in US Virgin Islands in December?
Drying out, highs near 85F (29C).
Is US Virgin Islands crowded in December?
US Virgin Islands is busy in December, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.
What is happening in US Virgin Islands in December?
Crucian Christmas Festival (late december into early january).
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