May is a quite eclectic month of events. The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club Memorial Day tournament is held during this month. With 21 recent world records, the waters around the island of St. Thomas are known for their successful fishing. In fact, the area is known as the "blue marlin capital." Spectators and participants are sure to see some amazing sites.
Also in May, St. Thomas has its annual Arts Alive Spring Arts and Crafts Festival. Artisans and crafts people from all over the island and surrounding areas bring their handmade products for exhibition and sale.
This is the perfect opportunity for out-of-towners to purchase unique and beautiful items to take home as gifts or to keep and treasure themselves as keepsakes of an unforgettable vacation.
Blackbeard's Castle in the city of Charlotte Amalie is a fun place for families to visit as they have activities for all ages.
For those who prefer the night life, the Fat Turtle is ideal for a night of dancing.
The average temperature is, as in all months of the year, extremely consistent.
The average low temperature is 76°F (24°C).
The average high temperature is 88°F (31°C).
The average sea temperature is rising from its 79°F (26.1°C) low of earlier months, but it hasn't quite reached its average high of 83°F (28.3°C).
There is an average of 3.36" (85.3 mm) of precipitation during May.
There is an average of 10 days of precipitation, which is slightly higher than other months but still not enough to interfere with outdoor activities.
There is an average of 9 hours of sunlight each day.
