January weather forecast
British Virgin Islands

January in the British Virgin Islands marks the peak of the dry season. The weather during this month is typically sunny and warm, with minimal rainfall. Average temperatures range from 23°C (73.4°F) at night to a high of 28°C (82.4°F) during the day, making it one of the cooler months in comparison to the rest of the year. It is worth noting that this drop in temperature is mild and does not affect the overall warmth of the islands' climate.

The notable city of Road Town, situated on the island of Tortola, experiences similar weather patterns to the rest of the islands. In January, Road Town enjoys a pleasant climate with lower humidity levels and refreshing breezes, courtesy of the northeast trade winds. The average sea temperature around the islands is a welcoming 26°C (78.8°F), perfect for water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, or diving.

In terms of rainfall, January sees a significant decrease compared to the preceding months of November and December. With an average precipitation of 40mm (1.57"), the islands are relatively dry and sun-filled, offering clear, blue skies for the majority of the month.

In contrast to February, the following month, January typically has slightly cooler temperatures and marginally less rainfall. This sets January apart as a particularly good time to visit the British Virgin Islands for those seeking a balance of warm, sunny days and cooler, comfortable nights.

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• Road Town - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Road Town, British Virgin Islands, in January, during 20.5 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Spanish Town - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Spanish Town are January through March, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. In Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands, during January, the rain falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Virgin Gorda - January »
  Reflecting on Virgin Gorda's tropical climate, January commences the year with warm temperatures, albeit the month experiences more rainfall with 68mm (2.68") over 19 days. January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
• Anegada - January »
  January through April, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Anegada. In Anegada, the months of January through March and December are known for the lowest temperatures, reaching an average high of 28°C (82.4°F).
• Wesley Will - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Wesley Will are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January in Wesley Will observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.3°C (79.3°F), marking an insignificant difference from December's 26.9°C (80.4°F).
• The Settlement - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in The Settlement are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In The Settlement during January, the rain falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Leonards - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Leonards, British Virgin Islands. In January, Leonards, British Virgin Islands experiences a moderate comfortable climate with consistent humidity levels and daylight hours.
• Hannah - January »
  January through March, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Hannah. In Hannah during January, the rain falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Freshwater Pond - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Freshwater Pond, British Virgin Islands. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Freshwater Pond, British Virgin Islands.
• Cane Garden Bay - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in Cane Garden Bay are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through March, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Cane Garden Bay.
• Belle Vue - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Belle Vue, British Virgin Islands. The months with the highest UV index in Belle Vue are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Long Swamp - January »
  In Long Swamp during January, the rain falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Long Swamp, British Virgin Islands, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:53.