US Virgin Islands travel guide
What to see in St John
The national park island, with white-sand beaches and forest trails.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
St John highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Trunk Bay
An underwater trail.
- Cinnamon Bay
A long beach.
- Maho Bay
With turtles.
- Annaberg ruins
A sugar plantation.
- Cruz Bay
The village.
Day trips from St John
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to St John
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to St John are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
- September, October
Peak hurricane season
September and October are the months with the highest risk of storms, and some hotels close.
What to do: The best time is December to April, dry and sunny.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a beach shack or a Caribbean restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the US Virgin Islands guide.
Frequently asked questions about St John
What to see in St John?
Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, Annaberg ruins and Cruz Bay.
What to see in St John in one day?
Don’t miss Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, Annaberg ruins and Cruz Bay. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to St John?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to St John are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
What day trips can you take from St John?
Snorkelling.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.