Jost Van Dyke
Picturesque White Bay Beach on Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands is the perfect island for Cruise Ship Excursions from the Road Town, Tortola Cruise Ship Pier or the nearby US Virgin Islands. It is the smallest in land mass of the four most populated British Virgin Islands, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in natural beauty and charm. Located just 3 miles to the Northwest of Tortola, Jost Van Dyke Island is 6 square miles of high mountain peaks, turquoise bays and beautiful white sand beaches. Roach Hill, a volcanic mountain peak, rises to nearly 1,100 feet above sea level and is the highest point on the island and less than 2 miles away from White Bay; one of the lowest points on the island at 0 feet above sea level.
St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands is located just 6 miles to the southwest and St. John in the US virgin Islands is located just 5 miles to the south of the Jost Van Dyke’s Ferry Dock at Great Harbour. Both US Islands send hundreds of visitor to Jost Van Dyke each day during the winter tourist season to visit the world class beaches, iconic bars and untouched natural attractions.
Jost Van Dyke Weather
Palm Hammock at the Soggy Dollar Bar
The climate in Jost Van Dyke is subtropical and regulated by cool trade winds. The trade winds prevent the island from becoming overly temperate. Therefore, the weather in Jost Van Dyke varies very little from month to month. It is among its most precious commodities. The yearly average temperature is 27 º C (80.5 ª F).
Hurricane season is from June to October and unfortunately, June and September are some of the ideal summer months to visit the British Virgin Islands. The average high temperature is 29º C at the height of the summer and it is slightly balmy outside in July and August. Keep a relatively casual packing list during the summer.
The rainy season is from September – December and June – August can be fairly rainy due to tropical waves, but the rainfall is lighter compared to other islands. The weather never is cold during the winter months, but a cool breeze can be felt at night. The average high temperature is 25º C. This is warmer than most other destinations in the world. This mild climate draws the highest number of visitors in the Caribbean.
In most cases, the high season lasts from November to April, so book in advance for the late winter months such as December, January, and February. New Years and Christmas are major yacht holidays and the major bars are crowded. The spring is a also a fairly busy season for sailing, but will generally not detract from the overall travel experience.