February on St. Croix
February brings comfortable, drier weather to St. Croix making it the perfect time for St. Croix to host the agricultural festival in the Territory, AgriFest. This weekend long cultural festival is a celebration and exhibition of local produce, livestock and and handmade products attended by visitors and exhibitors from around the Caribbean. February also brings one of Christiansted's four annual Jump Ups, the North Shore's Mardi Croix Parade and the annual Orchid Show at the St. George Village Botanical Garden. You can also continue to enjoy a few of the recurring monthly events such as Art Thursday in live music at the fort in Christiansted, and outdoor moves. Find out about all this and more below!
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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
01 | Movie Night @ Leatherback Brewing Company
Head to Leatherback Brewing Company on the first Saturday of each month for a FREE outdoor movie on the lawn. Bring your beach chairs, blankets, friends and family and enjoy a movie under the stars. Come early and order your favorite pizza or snack. The bar will be open for beer and cocktails as well. Check out the Leatherback Brewing Co. Facebook page for this month’s movie feature.
When : 6:45PM - 9:30PM
Where : Leatherback Brewing Company
Admission : Free
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Read More20 | Art Thursday
Art galleries, jewelry studios and fine retail stores all stay open late for a relaxing evening on the town. Admission is FREE, but be sure to bring some shopping money for buying locally made art, jewelry, and more!
When : 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Where : Downtown Christiansted
Admission : Free
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More About February
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High Season
February is part of the high (or peak) tourism season on St. Croix. While St. Croix isn't really a place with big crowds, February is a busier time on the island. More things are open, and there are lots of things to do, but make reservations for restaurants, tours and attractions whenever possible.
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February Holidays
Valentine's Day (14th)
Presidents' Day (3rd Monday) -
Average Temperatures
The average daily temperatures in February range from the low 70s to low 80s (°F)
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Average Rainfall
February is part of the drier season on St. Croix, averaging about 0.4 inches of rain
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Local Seafood in Season
Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Conch, Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna
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Local Fruits in Season
Soursop, coconut, papaya, banana, pineapple, passionfruit, watermelon, sugar cane, noni
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Seasonal Flowers + Blooming Plants
Red hot poker vine bloom this time of year with beautiful, showy, crimson flowers with yellow or orange on the outside of the petals. Bromeliads, including pineapple, also bloom this time of year.
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Seasonal Wildlife to Watch For
Humpback whales migrate along St. Croix during the late winter months. There are also occasional sights of whale sharks and manta rays.
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Migratory Birds to Watch For
Black-necked Stilt, Blue-winged Teal, Great Blue Heron, and Northern Waterthrush migrate to the Virgin Islands for the winter months.