About Cruz Bay
The main town of St. John, Cruz Bay is a charming waterfront village serving as the gateway to Virgin Islands National Park and pristine Caribbean beaches.
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Cruz Bay
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 06:09
- Sunset
- 18:18
- Golden hour
- 17:50
- Blue hour
- 18:40
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Cruz Bay month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
Best time to go
December – August
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Night | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 29 | 21 | 21 | 35 | 74 | 56 | 78 | 98 | 133 | 128 | 120 | 48 |
| Rain days (days) | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 10.9 | 11 | 11.1 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 11 | 10.7 | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Cruz Bay month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
January – April
Driest month
March · 20%
Wettest month
October · 58%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 30% | 26% | 20% | 27% | 42% | 39% | 46% | 54% | 58% | 58% | 54% | 38% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cruz Bay is from December to May during the dry season. Perfect gateway to Virgin Islands National Park with ideal conditions for hiking and beach activities.
Climate Overview
Cruz Bay has a tropical marine climate with warm temperatures year-round averaging 25-32°C. As the main ferry port for St. John, it serves as the gateway to pristine beaches and national park trails.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 29° | 23° | 55 |
February | 29° | 23° | 40 |
March | 29° | 23° | 35 |
April | 30° | 24° | 45 |
May | 31° | 25° | 85 |
June | 32° | 26° | 60 |
July | 32° | 26° | 70 |
August | 32° | 26° | 90 |
September | 32° | 26° | 125 |
October | 31° | 25° | 130 |
November | 30° | 25° | 135 |
December | 29° | 24° | 75 |
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Where to stay in Cruz Bay
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Cruz Bay, from our partner Stay22.
Weather in Cruz Bay
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Things to do in Cruz Bay
Tours and activities in Cruz Bay, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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