Visiting Virgin Gorda by yacht
When to come, how the season shapes the North Sound marinas, and what hurricane season means for yachts.
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When to come
| Season | Months | Daily high | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | December to April | 28.9 to 29.8 °C | 47 to 74 mm |
| Shoulder | May to July | 30.7 to 32.1 °C | 60 to 77 mm |
| Off season | August to November | 30.3 to 32.1 °C | 111 to 154 mm |
NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, St Thomas airport, about 60 km west of Virgin Gorda. Season bands are our own estimate.
Hurricane season
Hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November (NOAA). August to November are also the wettest months in the St Thomas record. The Yacht Harbour boatyard offers hurricane preparedness for stored vessels.
Biras Marina season
Biras Marina lists seasonal availability from mid-November to the end of July.
Oil Nut Bay
Oil Nut Bay lists its high season as 20 December to 26 April and offers mooring balls for boats up to 60 ft and up to 120 ft.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour: Marina
- Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour: Boatyard
- Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour: Home and contacts
- Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour: Your complete marine centre in Spanish Town
- Biras Creek: Marina
- Biras Creek: How to get here
- Bitter End Yacht Club: BVI marina
- Bitter End Yacht Club: Contact us
- Leverick Bay: The marina
- Oil Nut Bay: Marina village
- Saba Rock
- BVI Tourist Board: Arriving by sea
- Government of the Virgin Islands: Cruising and Home Port Permit Act, 2021
- Government of the Virgin Islands: Limited time access for commercial vessels
- NOAA NCEI: US Climate Normals 1991 to 2020, Charlotte Amalie AP
- NOAA National Hurricane Center: Climatology
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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