When is the best time to go to Tortola

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tortola, British Virgin Islands. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Tortola weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tortola are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Tortola January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 68mm 8.5hrs 11.9hrs 27°C

The weather in January in Tortola is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tortola, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Tortola and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Tortola with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Tortola February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 54mm 8.7hrs 12.3hrs 26°C

February in Tortola is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tortola, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Tortola and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tortola with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Tortola March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 57mm 9.3hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

The weather in March in Tortola is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tortola, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Tortola and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tortola with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Tortola April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 88mm 9.3hrs 13.3hrs 27°C

Tortola's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tortola, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Tortola and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tortola with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Tortola May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 129mm 8.6hrs 13.7hrs 27°C

May is a wet, humid month in Tortola and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tortola.

May is in the spring in Tortola and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tortola with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Tortola June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 73mm 8.8hrs 11.9hrs 28°C

Tortola's weather in June is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tortola, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Tortola and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tortola with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Tortola July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 85mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs 28°C

July in Tortola is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tortola for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Tortola and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tortola with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Tortola August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 124mm 9.1hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Tortola is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tortola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Tortola and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tortola with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Tortola weather in August »

September

Tortola September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 143mm 8.2hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

Tortola's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tortola for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Tortola and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tortola with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Tortola October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 161mm 8hrs 13.7hrs 29°C

October is a wet, humid month in Tortola and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tortola for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Tortola and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tortola with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Tortola November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 161mm 7.7hrs 11.9hrs 28°C

November is a wet, humid month in Tortola and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tortola.

November is in the fall / autumn in Tortola and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tortola with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Tortola weather in November »

December

Tortola December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 119mm 7.9hrs 12.3hrs 27°C

December in Tortola is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tortola.

December is in the winter in Tortola and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tortola with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Tortola weather in December »

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Tortola weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.4°C 86.7°F
Driest month: February 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: March 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 27.5°C 81.5°F
Wettest month: October 161mm 6.3ins
Warmest sea: September 28.9°C 84°F
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