Geographic Location

St. John island is located east of Puerto Rico and just a few miles from the eastern tip of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The island of St John is just 9 miles long and 3 miles wide [28 sq mi], is the smallest of the US Virgin Islands. The other islands making up the USVIs are St Thomas and St Croix.

Climate on St John and Best Time to Go

You'll experience warm weather year-round on St. John Island. The average max temperature is 84-89°F, with August being the hottest month and December-January the coldest. The average min temperature is around 73°F-80°F. Visitors rarely need anything long or heavy, except for when visiting supermarkets, or to protect from sunburn and bug bites. The average water temperature in the ocean is 82°F.

February through May are the driest months, and October to January the wettest. It can rain heavily any day of the year, but usually passes quickly. Rain is actually a welcome relief from the heat and also helps to refill the water cisterns.

Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30. August and September are the primary months for hurricanes, followed by October. If you go during this time of the year, consider trip insurance.

If you are a surfer and enjoy waves, you're more likely to find them between November and April.

Highlights about St John

Hike Forest Trails

About 60% of Saint John is taken up by the Virgin Islands National Park, and which includes tropical forests, beaches, and waterfalls. The Reef Bay Trail is one of the most popular routes through the park. It's only 2.2 miles long, but there are many stops along the way to see rock carvings, ruins of the old sugar mills and exotic birds. Caneel Hill Trail is much tougher, and covers 2.4 miles up a steep rocky incline through the trees, but with great views across to the surrounding islands.

White Sands and Coral Reefs

The beaches are the main draw of Saint Johns, with white sands and clear seas. Visitors occasionally spot dolphins or turtles among the coral reefs. Trunk Bay has an underwater trail that's perfect for snorkeling. Scuba diving is one of the island's most popular activities. You can even book a private scuba diving experience if you're traveling with a group.

Discover Wildlife Onland and Offshore

Saint John is almost completely covered in forest and has a large number of cuckoos, hummingbirds, and other exotic birds, as well as creatures such as mongoose and feral donkeys, which sometimes roam the streets. Bordeaux Mountain is the highest peak, with a steep winding trail to the top, lined with tropical trees and flowers, enjoying spectacular views across the Caribbean.

Why Rent a Villa on St. John

There are numerous advantages over staying at a resort, including:

• Increased privacy
• Superior value
• Unique property locations
• All the luxuries of your everyday life + more

Explore VacationVI to view properties in the US and British Virgin Islands! Always expanding, VacationVI has one of the most comprehensive offerings of Virgin Island vacation rentals. We can also offer other services prior to and during your stay, including provisioning, in home chef and meal preparation, day sail and boating, water sports and entertainment booking, private VIP transport, and more!

Why Choose Vacation VI?

No matter where in the Caribbean you are interested in traveling, VacationVI will help you find the perfect vacation home for your stay.

From the time we first speak with our clients, to the time they get back home, our goal is to be hands on, ensuring that every need is met in first class fashion. We realize that your vacation is an important investment and that memories made with your family are priceless. The staff at VacationVI is ready, to make your Virgin Islands vacation dream come true.