View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapPastel-colored streetscapes that retain traces of the Danish era continue along the sea, and the area is quieter and more relaxed than Christiansted, the island's main center on the east side. Tourist density is low, and it is an island where beaches and historic strolls combine easily.

St. Croix (Frederiksted)

St. Croix (Frederiksted) · U.S. Virgin Islands · 17.71, -64.88

Frederiksted is a port town on the west coast of St. Croix, the largest island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Large ships can berth directly, and the unusual location places a beach immediately beside the pier.

Port highlights

About 40,000 people on the whole island; Frederiksted has a few thousand

Population

A tropical maritime climate with stable temperatures throughout the year. Rain is heavy from September to November, and August to October is hurricane season. Because trade winds blow, it does not feel very muggy.

Climate

English (official language); Caribbean Creole English expressions are also routinely used

Language

US dollar (USD). Because it is a US territory, card payments are widely accepted, and tipping customs also follow the US style.

Currency

December to April. There is less concern about rain and hurricanes, and humidity also drops.

Best time to visit

Local food

Johnnycakes, conch fritters, goat stew, and patties (fried pies). Cruzan rum, produced on the island, is also famous.

Sights

Beaches and coral reefs around Frederiksted PierFrederiksted Fort (Fort Frederik)Christiansted National Historic SiteSnorkeling at Buck Island Reef National MonumentSalt River Bay National Historical Park

Monthly average high / low temperatures

29°

22°Jan

29°

22°Feb

29°

22°Mar

30°

23°Apr

31°

24°May

32°

25°Jun

32°

25°Jul

32°

25°Aug

32°

25°Sep

31°

24°Oct

30°

24°Nov

30°

23°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HENRY E ROHLSEN AP · about 7.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)243 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$5.00

Coffee

$18.00

Inexpensive meal

$6.50

Local beer

$17.00

Burger (Barcelona Burger)

Prices from nearby St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) (about 69 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices