Fort Christian
Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
Fort Christian is a historic fort located in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas. It is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and is a contributing property to the Charlotte Amalie Historic District.
Planning a visit
The weather in Saint Thomas remains warm year-round, with average temperatures ranging from 24 °C in the winter months to 27 °C during the summer. Rainfall is most frequent from September through November, while the months from February to April see lower levels of precipitation. The fort is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9AM to 4PM. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children, with discounted rates of $5 and $3 available for local residents and students.
Fort Christian is located on Veterans Dr, approximately 2 kilometers from the center of Charlotte Amalie. Travelers arriving by air can reach the site via Cyril E. King Airport, which is 5 kilometers away. For those looking to combine their visit with other locations, Blackbeard's Castle is 0.3 kilometers away, while Virgin Islands National Park is approximately 21 kilometers from the fort.
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.
