
St John Island Travel Guide
U.S. Virgin Islands
St John Island is a small island community in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with a population of 2,743. It sits in the Caribbean, where the climate is generally warm and tropical throughout the year.
Travellers arriving by air can use St. John Island Airport (SJF), the airport serving the island. No notable named beaches are identified within 40 kilometres, so beach plans may require looking beyond the immediate area.
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Weather in St John Island
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Pays in USD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1340
Tipping: Tipping is customary in the U.S. Virgin Islands for various services. While not mandatory, it's generally expected to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit St John Island
Jan
25°12Feb
24°13Mar
25°8Apr
25°16May
26°16Jun
27°13Jul
27°14Aug
28°16Sep
28°15Oct
28°18Nov
27°16Dec
26°15Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near St John Island
Little Reef Bay Beach
1.3 km away
Reef Bay Beach
1.3 km away
Reef Bay Beach
2 km away
Cocoloba Beach
2.3 km away
Little Cinnamon Bay Beach
2.4 km away
Cinnamon Bay Campground Beach
2.4 km away
Peter Bay Beach
2.4 km away
Cinnamon Bay Beach
2.6 km away
Things to do in St John Island
Mary Point Estate
historic site
3.9 km
Coral Bay St. John US Virgin Islands
park
3.9 km
Virgin Islands National Park
national park
4.6 km
Peace Hill Windmill
historic site
3.5 km
Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church
christian place of worship
4.7 km
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel
roman catholic place of worship
4.8 km
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
national park
4.6 km
Freshwater Church St. John USVI
christian place of worship
3.6 km
Getting there
St. John Island Airport · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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