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Saint John Parish

Region · 🇦🇬 Antigua & Barbuda
Population 49,225
Area 70 km²
Time zone America/Antigua
Saint John Parish

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Saint John Essentials

Explore the capital of Antigua through its mix of colonial history and coastal beauty. St. John’s Cathedral and the modernist Holy Family Cathedral offer contrasting architectural styles, while the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda details the island's heritage. Military history is preserved at the ruins of Fort James and hilltop Fort Barrington. For leisure, Redcliffe Quay and Heritage Quay provide duty-free shopping, while Dickenson Bay and Deep Bay Beach offer white sands and snorkeling opportunities near a historic shipwreck.

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Best of Saint John

Saint John’s historic landscape is defined by its colonial defenses and religious architecture. This selection features 18th-century British fortifications like Fort James, known for its well-preserved cannons, and the hilltop ruins of Fort Barrington. The city’s spiritual heritage is represented by the twin-towered St. John’s Cathedral and the modernist, octagonal Holy Family Cathedral. For a deeper look into the island's past, the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda showcases national history within the city's oldest used building.

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Best Beaches

Saint John’s coastline offers diverse beach experiences, from the social atmosphere at Fort James Beach, where locals play cricket and volleyball, to the calm, arched shores of Deep Bay Beach, home to an accessible shipwreck for snorkelers. Windsurfers frequent the rougher waves of Jabberwock Beach, which also provides views of planes taking off from the nearby airport. For those seeking amenities, Galley Bay Beach offers well-facilitated facilities, while Eden Beach serves as a designated clothing-optional area. Runaway Beach provides a long stretch of sand ideal for walking along the calm Caribbean waters.

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Historic Churches

Saint John’s religious landscape is defined by the twin white towers of the 19th-century St. John’s Cathedral and the striking modernist octagonal design of Holy Family Cathedral. The city’s spiritual history is deeply tied to the Moravian missions, such as Spring Gardens, which played a pivotal role in the education of enslaved people. From grand Anglican cathedrals to historic village churches, these sites showcase a mix of Baroque, Neo-Gothic, and contemporary Caribbean architecture.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 23°–27°
  • 24° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 23°–27°
  • 24° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 23°–28°
  • 24° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 27° · extremes 23°–29°
  • 25° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 28° · extremes 24°–29°
  • 26° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 25°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 29° · extremes 25°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Windy
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–30°
  • 27° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–30°
  • 27° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 28° · extremes 24°–29°
  • 26° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 24°–28°
  • 25° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
East Caribbean Dollar XCD EC$ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type A / Type B
230 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+1268
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Tours & Activities

St. John's Cathedral
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Fort James
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Redcliffe Quay

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