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May on St. Croix

With an average temperature in the low-80's, May is a great month for outdoor fitness activities on St. Croix, and the island offers many! The big fitness event on island this month (and the year for that matter) is the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon. The triathlon brings competitors from all over the world to St. Croix, which is the main reason Christiansted holds one of it's four annual Jump Ups in May. If you're not ready to compete in a full Ironman Triathlon, they also hold a Sprint Triathlon. You can also participate in the Paradise 5K Run or the Memorial Day 2 Mile Run held later in the month. St. Croix also now hosts the Coconut Cup SUP Race for all you stand-up paddle boarders out there.You can also enjoy some of the many smaller events held at local restaurants and resorts to celebrate this month's Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day holidays. Some venues even offer Chihuahua races, which are fun for the whole family! If you like to party for a cause, come out to the annual Reef Jam at Rainbow Beach and listen to live music and spend the day enjoying the beautiful Caribbean waters.You can also continue to enjoy a few of the recurring monthly events such as Art Thursday, Sunset Jazz in Frederiksted, Jazz in the Park in Christiansted, and Movies at the Fort in Christiansted.

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MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

03  | Jump Up

A Christiansted Block Party That’s Fun For The Whole Family! The streets are closed off to traffic so that the Moko Jumbies can roam, and St. Croix social service organizations, youth groups and calypso bands sprinkle the town. Restaurants and businesses stay open late offering great specials, and local food and drink vendors offer up a taste of local flavor. The event is from 6-10pm, but the party continues long after that!

When : 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Where : Downtown Christiansted

Admission : Free

04  | Kite Festival 2024

Join us for the East End Marine Park’s second annual Kite Festival! Expect kite flying contests, a build-a-kite station, food & drink vendors, live music, laser tag, an inflatable obstacle course, a tour of STXEEMP’s Visitor Center, giveaways and more!

When : 10:00AM - 3:30PM

Where : St. Croix East End Marine Park

Admission : Free

04  | Movie Night @ Leatherback Brewing Company

Head to Leatherback Brewing Company on the first Saturday of each month for a FREE outdoor movie on the lawn. Bring your beach chairs, blankets, friends and family and enjoy a movie under the stars. Come early and order your favorite pizza or snack. The bar will be open for beer and cocktails as well. Check out the Leatherback Brewing Co. Facebook page for this month’s movie feature.

When : 6:45PM - 9:30PM

Where : Leatherback Brewing Company

Admission : Free

Art Thursday

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16  | Art Thursday

Art galleries, jewelry studios and fine retail stores all stay open late for a relaxing evening on the town. Admission is FREE, but be sure to bring some shopping money for buying locally made art, jewelry, and more!

When : 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Where : Downtown Christiansted

Admission : Free

More About May on St. Croix

  • High Season

    May is part of the high (or peak) tourism season on St. Croix. While St. Croix isn't really a place with big crowds, May is a busier time on the island. More things are open, and there are lots of things to do, but make reservations for restaurants, tours and attractions whenever possible.

  • May Holidays

    St. Patrick's Day (17th)
    Transfer Day (31st)
    Easter Sunday (may be March or April)

  • Average Temperatures

    The average daily temperatures in May range from the high 70s to mid-80s (°F)

  • Average Rainfall

    May is part of the drier season on St. Croix, averaging about 0.5 inches of rain. What rain showers there are most often on the light side and pass by quickly.

  • Local Seafood in Season

    Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Conch, Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna

  • Local Fruits in Season

    Soursop, coconut, papaya, banana, pineapple, passionfruit, watermelon, sugar cane, noni 

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    Seasonal Flowers + Blooming Plants

    Century plants bloom in early spring to late summer with clusters of bright yellow flowers. The South American cannonball tree is also in bloom, with fragrant red flowers and giant cannonball fruits.

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    Seasonal Wildlife to Watch For

    Humpback whales migrate along St. Croix during the late winter months. There are also occasional sights of whale sharks and manta rays. 

  • Migratory Birds to Watch For

    Black-necked Stilt, Blue-winged Teal, Great Blue Heron, and Northern Waterthrush migrate to the Virgin Islands for the winter months.