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! More About February on St. Croix:  dates will vary so check out our Calendar of Events for details: Jump Up, Mardi Croix, Agrifest, Art Thursday, Rhythms at Sunset, Caribbean Community Theatre Show. 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. 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). Average Rainfall: February is part of the drier season on St. Croix, averaging about 0.4 inches of rain.

Local Seafood in Season: Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Conch, Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna. Local Fruits in Season: Soursop, coconut, papaya, banana, pineapple, passionfruit, watermelon, sugar cane, noni. 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.

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. 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.