Great Camanoe

Island Island in the British Virgin Islands, sparsely inhabited

A quiet island in the British Virgin chain, Great Camanoe draws sailors for sheltered anchorages, reef snorkeling and short hikes across low scrub; day trips from nearby islands bring kayakers and dinghy cruisers.

How to Get to Great Camanoe #

Reached by private boat or charter from Tortola and other BVI ports; water taxi services can be arranged from larger islands in the archipelago.

Tips for Visiting Great Camanoe #

Arrange transport with local boat operators in advance-scheduled services to smaller BVI cays are infrequent.
Bring shade and snorkel gear; offshore reef patches reward even short swims.
Respect private property-some beaches are privately owned or are used for nesting by seabirds.

Best Time to Visit Great Camanoe #

December through April offers the sunniest and calmest conditions for island-hopping and snorkeling.

Dry season

Dec-Apr · 24-30°C

Calmer seas and the peak tourist season for the British Virgin Islands.

Wet season

Jun-Nov · 25-31°C

Hurricane season-weather can be volatile and some services are reduced.

Weather & Climate near Great Camanoe #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1114 mm/year), wettest in November.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

22°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

Weather

119 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

Weather

133 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

Weather

132 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (137 mm).

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

Weather

137 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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Island 2.6 km

Guana Island

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Island 3.9 km

Beef Island

Small Caribbean island serving Tortola airstrip and marina

Island 4.7 km

Dog Islands

Small uninhabited islands in the British Virgin Islands

Islands 7.3 km

Tortola

Main island of British Virgin Islands with yacht marinas

Island 10.6 km

Virgin Gorda

Island in the British Virgin Islands with rock formations

Island 11.3 km

Cooper Island (British Virgin Islands)

Small uninhabited island popular for diving and snorkeling

Island 11.9 km

Ginger Island

Island 12.0 km