Virgin Islands in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
Shoulder · VisitWhen score 49/100 · #12 of 12 months
November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Virgin Islands National Park: crowds run 69% of the March peak (27,365 average visits). Weather: highs average 87°F and lows 77°F, with 6.1″ of precipitation and 11.3 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Bring for Virgin Islands in November
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per personSee it on AmazonWhy: highs average 87°F.
- Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 6.1″ of precipitation is normal this month.
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kitSee it on AmazonWhy: 6.1″ of rain is normal this month.
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Crowds in November
Virgin Islands averages 27,365 recreation visits in November — 69% of what March, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging.
Weather & daylight
Days are warm (highs average 87°F), and even nights stay hot (lows average 77°F). This is one of the wetter months (6.1″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 11.3 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station CHARLOTTE AMALIE AP, VI VQ (16 mi from park coordinates, 20 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Virgin Islands in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Sun protection and 2L+ water per person — highs average 87°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 6.1″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 6.1″ of rain is normal this month
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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Virgin Islands are August and September.
Also at their best in November
Other parks whose computed November verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- Canyonlands in November — 35% of peak crowds, highs 55°F, score 72/100
- Mammoth Cave in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 72/100
- New River Gorge in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 54°F, score 72/100
- Petrified Forest in November — 45% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 72/100
Common questions
Is Virgin Islands crowded in November?
Moderately: November runs 69% of the March peak, averaging 27,365 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Virgin Islands in November?
Average highs of 87°F, lows of 77°F, 6.1″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, CHARLOTTE AMALIE AP, VI VQ station).
What should I pack for Virgin Islands in November?
Sun protection and 2L+ water per person; Rain shell + pack cover; Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24