Owing the northeast trade winds, the wind direction throughout the Virgin Islands is dominated by the movement of the Bermuda high. During the winter months of November to January, the prevailing wind is from the northeast at 15-20 knots. The fabled Christmas winds can produce 25-30 knots for several days at a time. By February the winds start to move around to the east and by June they are blowing out of the southeast at 10-15 knots.
During September to October the trade winds are weakest, and the weather can be less settled. Although these months are considered hurricane season. Hurricane Hugo was the first to hit in 50 odd years. By November the high pressure system around Bermuda starts to stabilize and 15-20 knots breezes become the norm. |
