Christiansted
City in United States Virgin Islands
Christiansted is located in the United States Virgin Islands and had a population of 1,866 in 2020. The city is situated 70 km from Charlotte Amalie and draws visitors to sights such as the Christiansted National Historic Site and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve.
What to see
Travelers can visit the Christiansted National Historic Site and the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve.
When to go
Average temperatures remain consistent throughout the year at 24 °C to 27 °C. March is the driest month with 43 mm of rain over 5 days, while November receives the highest rainfall with 160 mm over 17 days. Rain is also frequent in October with 159 mm over 18 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, located 8 km from Christiansted. Cyril E. King Airport serves as a hub and is 70 km away in Charlotte Amalie.
Top sights in Christiansted
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is November, with about 160 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 46 | 43 | 76 | 125 | 73 | 94 | 94 | 145 | 159 | 160 | 95 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Christiansted (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.