Road Town, British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands

Road Town is a small city in British Virgin Islands with a population of 12,603. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,603 Population 42/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tortola Timezone

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About Road Town

Road Town

Road Town, located on Tortola, is the capital and largest town of the British Virgin Islands. It is situated on the horseshoe-shaped Road Harbour in the centre of the island's south coast. The population was about 15,000 in 2018.

People

Population12,603
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population12,603
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates18.4269°, -64.6208°
TimezoneAmerica/Tortola
Country🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,190 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Road Town

Road Town is a small city in British Virgin Islands with a population of 12,603. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tortola.

Climate in Road Town

Road Town has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.3°C), the coldest is Feb (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.2°C / 79°F 24.7° / 27.3° 28.1
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 24.4° / 27° 31.6
Mar 26°C / 79°F 24.6° / 27.2° 14.9
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 25° / 27.9° 29.2
May 27.6°C / 82°F 26.2° / 28.7° 41.4
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 27.1° / 29.3° 44.1
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 27.6° / 29.6° 65.7
Aug 29°C / 84°F 27.6° / 30° 70.2
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 27.8° / 30.4° 68.5
Oct 29.1°C / 84°F 27.3° / 30.2° 91.2
Nov 28.1°C / 82°F 26.3° / 29.4° 92.9
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 25.5° / 28.4° 36.9
Road Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above British Virgin Islands avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area302.2 sq mi (782.6 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates18.4269°N, 64.6208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tortola

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above British Virgin Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Oct 17, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M6.0 108 km
May 4, 2025 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 70 km
Oct 16, 2001 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.6 107 km
Mar 2, 2006 147 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.6 136 km
May 8, 2022 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.5 67 km
Dec 28, 1992 131 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 120 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 75 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 61 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 140 km
May 11, 1996 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 105 km
Sep 6, 2004 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico M5.1 131 km
Mar 3, 2006 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.1 122 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 148 km
Nov 6, 1996 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 56 km
Mar 11, 2002 134 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.1 120 km
Feb 3, 1990 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 27 km
Jan 13, 1993 127 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 115 km
Apr 13, 2011 89 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 70 km
Oct 24, 2001 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 108 km
Aug 29, 2012 154 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 175 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 168 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 216 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 51 km
2017 Maria Category 5 105 km
2017 Irma Category 5 21 km
2017 Jose Category 4 199 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 99 km
2011 Irene Category 1 137 km
2010 Earl Category 4 78 km
2008 Omar Category 4 80 km
2004 Frances Category 4 189 km
2000 Debby Category 1 25 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 102 km
1999 Jose Category 1 94 km
1998 Georges Category 3 80 km
1997 Erika Category 2 236 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 35 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 215 km
1995 Luis Category 4 107 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 15.2 m 24 47 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m - 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Saba (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PUERTO NEGRO (631 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in

Road Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Road Town

Institution Type Founded Website
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College College - ,

Schools in Road Town

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alexandrina Maduro Primary School - - - -
Althea Scatliffe Primary School - - - -
Elmore Stoutt High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Road Town

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Road Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cinnamon Bay Museum
H.M. Prison
Old Government House

Libraries in Road Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
British Virgin Islands Library Services Department0.0
Elaine Ione Sprauve Library0.0
Library Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Road Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Culture Ville
Harbour Market
Lumber Yard

Hotels in Road Town

39 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A&L Inn
AppleSurf
Cane Garden Bay Cottages
Casa Caribe
Fischer's Cove Beach Hotel
Fort Burt Hotel
Frenchman's Hotel
Hotel Castle Maria
Hotel Paradise Suites
Hotel Prospect Reef
HVM Guest Rooms
Kelly's Bayside Inn
King's Drop Inn
Maria´s by the Sea Hotel
Moonstone Beach Villa
Moorings
Myett’s Garden Inn
Nanny Cay Resort and Marina
Sandy Ground Estates
Sea View Hotel
Sebastian's on the Beach
Sebastian's on the Beach Office & Reception
Song of the Sea
Sunset House
THe Hideout
The Hideout
The Hideout
The Hideout
The Hideout
The Hideout
The Hideout - Villa
The Hideout - Villa
The Little Nest Vacation Rental
The Mariner Inn Hotel
The Sugar Mill Hotel
Treasure Island
Villa Taino
Village Cay Hotel
White Bay Villas

Restaurants in Road Town

46 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abanca
Bamboushay
Banana's
Bananakeet Cafe
Big Banana Restaurant
Capriccio di Mare
Clem's By The Sea Bar & Restaurant
Da Coal Pot
Da Loose Mongoose
Da Loose Mongoose
Dos Chicas Bar & Restaurant
Elm’s Beach Bar & Restaurant
Fantasia by Giorgio's
Fat Hogs Bob
Genaker Cafe
HVM Restaurant & Bar
Indigo Beach House
J Blakz Jerk BBQ
Jeremy's Kitchen
Mac's Restaurant
Marché At Trellis
Matcha's Bar & Grill
Midtown Restaurant
Mountain View Gift Shop Restaurant
Myett’s Garden & Grill Restaurant
Nanny Cay
Naturally Tasty
Paradise Club
Paradise Club Lounge Bar & Restaurant
Plum Rose
Quito's Bar & Restaurant
Red Rock Restaurant & Bar
Scato's Chicken & Chips
Seaside Restaurant
Sebastian's Seaside Grille
Sharky's at Royal BVI Yacht Club
Spink's Restaurant & Bakery
Stanley's Welcome Bar, Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
The Clubhouse
The Curve Bar & Grill
The Fish N Lime
The Island Last Resort
Tramonti
Vero's Tasty Treats Breakfast & Lunch
Village Cay Hotel & Restaurant
Zolma's Courtesy Restaurant

Cafes in Road Town

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beans
Cafeteria
Island Roots at Nanny Cay
Island Roots Cafe Gallery
Star Luck Cafe

Cinemas in Road Town

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UP Cineplex

Clinics in Road Town

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eureka Medical Clinic
The Bougainvillea Clinic

Dentists in Road Town

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

VG #4022864522

Gas Stations in Road Town

16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Big Ben Service Station
Delta Petroleum
Delta Petroleum
Digicel
Domino
Domino
Domino
Hodge's Gas Station
Hunter's Ghut Service Station
Sol
Sol
VG #2287906642
VG #301825040
VG #301827447
VG #398759747
VG #521991070

Banks in Road Town

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular
Banco Popular
First Bank
First Caribbean International Bank
Republic Bank
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Road Town

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DHL
Jirah Courier
Mill Mall
Tortola Express

Golf Courses in Road Town

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nail Bay Private Golf Club
Nail Bay Private Golf Course

Airports Near Road Town

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cyril E. King AirportSTTLarge Airport
Terrance B. Lettsome International AirportEISLarge Airport
Benjamin Rivera Noriega AirportCPXMedium Airport
Henry E. Rohlsen AirportSTXMedium Airport
Virgin Gorda AirportVIJMedium Airport
Captain Auguste George AirportNGDSmall Airport

Post Offices in Road Town

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
POST
Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Road Town

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
2nd Chance Ministries
Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church Hall
Carrot Bay Methodist Church
Christian Faith Assembly
Church of Christ
Church of God of Prophecy
Gospel Assembly of Jesus Christ
Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
La Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia
Long Look Full Gospel Sunday School
Mary Star Of The Sea
New Life Baptist Church
Road Town Methodist Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
St. George's
St. Paul's Church
St. Williams Catholic Church
The Apostle Faith Church
The Apostolic Faith Church
The Church Of God Of Prophecy
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Upper Room Victory Church
Worldwide Christian Church
Zion Hill Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Road Town

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Road Town.

Name Year Description
Anegada (the settlement) (british virgin islands) 2009 A rapidly moving yellow ball of light quickly appeared and disappeared to the east of Anegada&#44 British Virgin Islands. Too fast to be a
British virgin islands 2006 Golden diamoned shaped object followed car in British Virgin Islands
Brewers bay&#44 tortola (british virgin islands) 1998 A CIRCLE OF SMOKE&#44 FROM WHICH ROSE A &#39SNAKE&#39 SHAPE OF WHITE LIGHT OR SMOKE?

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tortola

🇻🇬 About British Virgin Islands

Capital Road Town
Population 29,802
Area 153 km²
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 77.3 years
Urban population 55.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1284
TLD .vg
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Road Town

What is the population of Road Town?

Road Town has a population of 12,603 residents and is located in British Virgin Islands. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 302.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Road Town?

Road Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.

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