Weather in March
March signifies the tail end of the dry season in the
United States Virgin Islands, setting the stage for the warmer months that are on the horizon. The islands during this month see temperatures ranging from a mild 74°F (23.3°C) during the cooler nighttime to a warmer 82°F (27.8°C) at the height of the day.
As March progresses, one can note a clear distinction from the slightly cooler
February. There is a consistent climb in daytime temperatures, with nights also becoming marginally warmer as the month advances.
Charlotte Amalie, the bustling capital situated in Saint Thomas, typically aligns with the broader climatic trends of the islands. However, its urban density combined with the warmth of its harbor can occasionally lead to slightly elevated temperatures compared to more remote parts of the archipelago.
Rainfall in March remains on the lower side, akin to the preceding dry months, allowing for predominant clear skies. However, a subtle increase in moisture can be sensed as the islands gear up for the approaching wet season. Sea temperatures remain inviting, oscillating between 80°F (26.7°C) to 82°F (27.8°C), continuing to be conducive for a range of marine activities.
The equal day-night split, characteristic of the islands' equatorial position, remains consistent in March. And, while this month does see a rise in temperatures, it does not register any climatic extremes within the year-long weather spectrum of the United States Virgin Islands.
- Charlotte Amalie - March »
Charlotte Amalie experiences its average lowest temperatures in March, reaching a peak of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and a minimum of 75.7°F (24.3°C). In March, the rain falls for 18.2 days. - Frederiksted - March »
In March, the average relative humidity in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands, is 75%. The months with the lowest humidity in Frederiksted are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. - Saint John - March »
In Saint John during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Saint John are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. - Virgin Islands National Park - March »
March brings a perceivable rise in sea temperature to 79°F (26.1°C) in the Virgin Islands National Park, bridging between the colder start of the year and the imminent summer months. In March, the average ocean temperature in Virgin Islands National Park is 79°F (26.1°C). - Kingshill - March »
March is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Kingshill with averages ranging from a high of 78.8°F (26°C) to a low of 76.6°F (24.8°C). In Kingshill, United States Virgin Islands, in March, during 17.6 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.