Blackbeard's Castle
Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
Blackbeard's Castle is a tower located in Saint Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. It is part of the Charlotte Amalie Historic District and holds status as a National Historic Landmark, a National Register of Historic Places listed place, and a National Register of Historic Places contributing property. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United States Virgin Islands.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures remain consistent throughout the year at 24 °C to 27 °C. Rain varies by month, with lower rainfall totals occurring in March at 53 mm across about 6 rainy days and February at 55 mm across about 7 rainy days, while higher precipitation occurs in November with 190 mm over about 18 rainy days and October with 177 mm over about 19 rainy days.
The nearest airport is Cyril E. King Airport in Charlotte Amalie, located 5 km away. The sight is 2 km from the capital, Charlotte Amalie. Nearby places to visit include Fort Christian at 0.3 km, Virgin Islands National Park at 20.7 km, and Virgin Islands at 21.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is November, with about 190 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 55 | 53 | 90 | 131 | 88 | 102 | 120 | 163 | 177 | 190 | 112 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
