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When is the best time to visit Tortola?
In general the best time to visit Tortola is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in September and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Tortola in different months
This is the average weather in Tortola for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C during December.
In May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 174 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 127 mm in October.
Climate in Tortola
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Tortola for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +32°C | +31°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +21°C | +19°C | +21°C | +21°C | +23°C | +23°C | +21°C | +23°C | +23°C | +21°C | +20°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 77 | 77 | 76 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 26 | 26 | 21 | 39 | 84 | 58 | 75 | 91 | 123 | 127 | 118 | 44 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Tortola during the whole year:
The hottest month in Tortola is September with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +24°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Tortola looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Tortola is October with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Tortola during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 21 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 26 rainy days and 127 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tortola:
What is the hottest month in Tortola?
The hottest month in Tortola is September with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Tortola?
The coldest month in Tortola is January with minimum temperatures of +24°C.
Is Tortola worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Tortola in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is September with +29°C and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Tortola?
if you're looking to visit Tortola when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 21 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Tortola
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tortola, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
