Saint Thomas

Island · 🇺🇸 United States

Population 42,261

Area 145 km²

Time zone America/St_Thomas

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St. Thomas Essentials

St. Thomas combines Caribbean natural landscapes with Danish colonial history and modern maritime culture. Magens Bay offers a sheltered mile-long beach, while Drake’s Seat provides panoramic views of the British Virgin Islands. In Charlotte Amalie, the 18th-century 99 Steps and the 1679 Blackbeard’s Castle highlight the island's architectural past alongside the historic Hebrew Congregation synagogue. Marine life is accessible at Coral World Ocean Park, and the island’s duty-free shopping hubs at Havensight Mall and Vendor’s Plaza complement the boating activity centered in Red Hook Harbor.

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St. Thomas Highlights

St. Thomas offers a blend of Danish colonial history and Caribbean maritime lore. This list features 17th-century fortifications like Blackbeard’s and Bluebeard’s Castles, alongside the 99 Steps, built from Danish ship ballast bricks. Visitors can explore the Pirate Treasure Museum’s shipwreck artifacts or take in panoramic views of Magens Bay from Drake’s Seat. The selection also includes the Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for migratory birds, and Emancipation Gardens, which commemorates the 1848 abolition of slavery in the Danish West Indies.

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Historic Churches & Landmarks

Charlotte Amalie’s historic district contains several of the Caribbean's oldest religious sites. The Saint Thomas Synagogue, founded in 1796, features traditional sand floors, while the Memorial Moravian Church dates back to 1755, originally serving the island's enslaved population. The Saint Thomas Reformed Church represents the island's first congregation, established in 1660. Nearby, the Gothic Revival All Saints Episcopal Church stands alongside Blackbeard’s Castle, a 17th-century Danish watchtower known as Skytsborg, which provided a strategic vantage point for colonial defense and legendary pirates.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March

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Typical weather in January

Great

26° · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
12 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
10 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

26° · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
11 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good

27° · extremes 25°–28°
26° at night
13 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Fair

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 25°–29°
27° at night
19 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Fair

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 27°–30°
27° at night
19 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

29° · extremes 27°–30°
28° at night
21 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 27°–30°
28° at night
24 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Poor

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 27°–30°
28° at night
24 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 27°–30°
28° at night
23 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 26°–29°
27° at night
20 rainy days
18 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Good

27° · extremes 25°–28°
26° at night
16 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

Tours & Activities

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