British Virgin Islands

Jost Van Dyke

Jost Van Dyke - photo 1

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Jost Van Dyke is the outer island of the British Virgin Islands, offering sheltered Caribbean Sea diving around coral reefs and seagrass beds. Expect warm, clear tropical conditions with gentle currents in many sites, accessible by local boats from nearby islands. Diving tends to be relaxed and suitable for recreational divers, with opportunities to see coral formations, reef fish, and occasional larger pelagics near the drop-offs and walls around the island. The area is best explored via short boat hops from the main BVI hubs and tends to be less crowded than more famous dive zones.

Essential information for traveling in British Virgin Islands

About British Virgin Islands

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Tortola
Languages
EN
Demonym
Virgin Islander
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Voltage
230, 220, 127, 120, 110
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
EIS STT SKB SJU SLU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

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The best times to dive in the Jost Van Dyke region

The best months to dive in Jost Van Dyke are from October to December. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
05 - May
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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