February is a relatively dry month in the United States Virgin Islands with 1.5" (38mm) of rainfall. The blue skies are a great motivation to stay outdoors, either on the water or on the white sandy beaches. Mornings are usually the best time on the sand, followed by evenings. The average temperatures are in the comfortable range of 73°F (22.8°C) to 85°F (29.4°C), with the peak temperature during the day below 88°F (31.1°C). Night views of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor with numerous ships and boats of all sizes are amazing in the background of clear skies and gently swaying waves. A light jacket is useful during the evenings when wandering in the open areas. The average seawater temperatures are at a warm 79°F (26.1°C), which makes swimming, sailing, and other water activities, an excellent proposition. February is busy for most of the businesses in the United States Virgin Islands with the onslaught of tourists.