United States (US Virgin Islands), Central America & Caribbean
US Virgin Islands in November
Hurricane season ends and businesses reopen. Showers are common, but so are fair prices before the holidays.
The straight answer
November is a quiet, good-value month to visit US Virgin Islands. Hurricane season ends and businesses reopen. Showers are common, but so are fair prices before the holidays.
- Weather
- Warm, highs near 86F (30C), often rainy
- Crowds
- 2 of 5
- Prices
- 3 of 5
What November is like in US Virgin Islands
November is when hurricane season ends and businesses reopen. Highs are near 86F (30C), and showers are common, but so are fair prices before the holidays. Crowds are light and St. John's restaurants and villas come back to life.
It suits budget-minded travelers and couples who do not mind some rain. Late November is better than early November. For drier weather, wait until December or come in May.
Make the most of November
What is especially good about US Virgin Islands this month.
Businesses reopen
St. John's restaurants and tours are back in action.
Fair prices
Rates are reasonable before the holiday rush.
Green hillsides
Rain turns the islands lush and green.
What to pack for November
- A light rain jacket
- Snorkel gear
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Insect repellent
Our timing tip
Book the week after Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursday of November, for low prices and reopened businesses.
Book US Virgin Islands for November.
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- Hotels for November
Hotels. Expedia
Hotels in US Virgin IslandsOpens a hotel search for US Virgin Islands in November, 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
Tours and tickets. Expedia
Tours and tickets in US Virgin IslandsTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in US Virgin Islands for November. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
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 November, quick answers
Is November a good time to visit US Virgin Islands?
November is a quiet, good-value month to visit US Virgin Islands. Hurricane season ends and businesses reopen. Showers are common, but so are fair prices before the holidays.
What is the weather like in US Virgin Islands in November?
Warm, highs near 86F (30C), often rainy.
Is US Virgin Islands crowded in November?
November is one of the quieter months in US Virgin Islands; most sights can be done without long waits.
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