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.
Great Camanoe at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 21
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 59 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 47 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 56 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 119 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 74 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 110 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 133 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 132 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 137 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
