Weather & Climate in Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 302.2 sq mi (782.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4269°N, 64.6208°W |
| Timezone | America/Tortola |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Oct 17, 2001 | 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M6.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 88 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.6 | 70 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2001 | 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2006 | 147 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | M5.6 | 136 km | 25 km |
| May 8, 2022 | 84 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.5 | 67 km | 25 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 131 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 120 km | 24 km |
| Dec 8, 1998 | 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 75 km | 30 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.4 | 61 km | 94 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | M5.2 | 140 km | 63 km |
| May 11, 1996 | 107 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 105 km | 36 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 122 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico | M5.1 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | M5.1 | 122 km | 39 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico | M5.1 | 148 km | 47 km |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 75 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 56 km | 22 km |
| Mar 11, 2002 | 134 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1990 | 40 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 27 km | 62 km |
| Jan 13, 1993 | 127 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2011 | 89 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 70 km | 31 km |
| Oct 24, 2001 | 109 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 108 km | 49 km |
| Aug 29, 2012 | 154 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands | M5.0 | 140 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erin | Category 5 | 161 mph | 175 km |
| 2023 | Tammy | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 51 km |
| 2017 | Maria | Category 5 | 173 mph | 105 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 178 mph | 21 km |
| 2017 | Jose | Category 4 | 138 mph | 199 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 3 | 115 mph | 99 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 4 | 132 mph | 78 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 4 | 132 mph | 80 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 4 | 144 mph | 189 km |
| 2000 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 25 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 4 | 155 mph | 102 km |
| 1999 | Jose | Category 1 | 92 mph | 94 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 115 mph | 80 km |
| 1997 | Erika | Category 2 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 92 mph | 35 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 1995 | Luis | Category 4 | 144 mph | 107 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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.
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).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PUERTO NEGRO (631 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | PUERTO NEGRO | 631 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (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").