St. John USVI (hotels, trip, beaches, summer)

[firebll31]

The extended family is considering a trip to St. John's next Feb. or March. Will the water be warm enough to swim? Is it very expensive? They are thinking of renting a villa. Most of them seem to be on hillsides, not on a beach. Are most beaches taken by the hotels? Any info is appreciated!

[BlueWillowPlate]

I once spent 10-12 days in the British Virgin Islands, we also visited St John.
Air temperature was warm, and the water was gorgeous in January.
We were mostly on a yacht trip, don't know how expensive hotels are, they were reasonable in the BVI, I guess you just have to do some research, try Tripadvisor.

[David674UT]

I loved it when I visited there on a Cruise! It's hot as hell,however,in June(like 93 degrees at 9 in the morning).

[PA2UK]

I don't think water temps in the Caribbean change drastically, they should be warm enough to swim in all year around.

Weather In The Virgin Islands

Water Temperatures
Water temperatures in the Virgin Islands do not change greatly from summer to winter, however the 4 or 5 degree change is noticeable to those acclimated to consistently warm tropical weather. In the summer months the water temperature is about 83 degrees and in the winter about 79 degrees.