Road Town
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Road Town month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Road Town are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 26–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and October the wettest (about 142 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 24.6 | 34 | 10.9 |
| February | 25.7 | 24.2 | 45 | 10.9 |
| March | 25.7 | 24.4 | 30 | 11.2 |
| April | 26.2 | 24.8 | 49 | 11.7 |
| May | 27.1 | 25.6 | 70 | 11.7 |
| June | 27.9 | 26.4 | 54 | 12.1 |
| July | 28.3 | 26.6 | 87 | 12.0 |
| August | 28.6 | 26.9 | 106 | 11.5 |
| September | 28.8 | 26.9 | 127 | 10.9 |
| October | 28.5 | 26.7 | 142 | 10.5 |
| November | 27.7 | 26.0 | 131 | 9.9 |
| December | 26.9 | 25.3 | 42 | 10.6 |
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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026Past and future events in Road Town
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Previously
- Documented history · 1834
On 1 August 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act was read at the Sunday Morning Well.
- Documented history · 1853
In 1853, a town-wide fire destroyed nearly every building in Road Town.
- Documented history · 2017
On September 4, 2017, the most intense tropical cyclone to hit the British Virgin Islands, Hurricane Irma, hit and devastated the islands, leaving behind multiple casualties and most islanders homeless.
- Slavery Abolition Act reading
On 1 August 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act was read at the Sunday Morning Well in Road Town.
- Town-wide fire of 1853
In 1853, a town-wide fire triggered by rioters destroyed nearly every building in Road Town.
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- Road Town
- Governor of the Virgin Islands - Wikiwand
- BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COMMISSION OF INQUIRY
- 2 Famous People from Road Town, British Virgin Islands | Pantheon
- Category:People from Road Town - Wikipedia
- Born this day: A humble giant of a Virgin Islander- Roosevelt ...
- Exploring the History of Tortola's Road Town - Island Hopper ...
- The History of Road Town, Tortola: Uncover its Past
- Road Town, BVI: The Charming Capital of the British Virgin ...
- British Virgin Islands - Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce
- Road Town | British Virgin Islands, Map, & Facts | Britannica
- Road Town Guide: Best Things to Do in the Virgin Islands
- What time is it in Road Town, British Virgin Islands right now? 🕒
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Road Town (2026) - Tripadvisor
- THE BEST Road Town Sights & Historical Landmarks
- Road Town City Guide (British Virgin Islands, 2026)
- Top 10 Hotels in Road Town (from $162) 2026 - Competitive Prices
- THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Road Town (2026) - Tripadvisor
- Top 10 Must-Visit Tourist Places in Road Town
- Top 18 things to do and attractions in Road Town - Wanderlog
- Top 6 Things to do in Road Town – Capital of Tortola
- British Virgin Islands - Landmarks and Points of Interest
- Top Companies in Road Town, British Virgin Islands - Glassdoor
- 44 Jobs jobs in Road Town - LinkedIn
- Wikidata structured records for Road Town
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01 · OverviewRoad Town, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Road Town took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Road Town
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Road Town
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Road Town
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Road Town
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Road Town
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01 · Q&AWhere is Road Town located and what are its coordinates?
Road Town is situated in British Virgin Islands at geographic coordinates 18.4269, -64.6208, with an elevation of 9 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Road Town?
Road Town has a recorded population of approximately 8,449 and observes the America/Tortola time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Road Town?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Road Town include EN-VG, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Road Town?
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