Do the British Virgin Islands get hurricanes?

Yes — the British Virgin Islands sit in the Atlantic hurricane belt and get hit on average once every six years. The 30-year historical record (1991–2020) shows direct or near-pass impacts in 1995 (Marilyn), 1999 (Lenny), 2017 (Irma — the worst on record), 2019 (Dorian, glancing blow), and 2022 (Earl). Most seasons pass without a direct strike. The danger window is mid-August through mid-October. Charter yachts haul out, get tied into reinforced moorings, or sail south to Grenada (below the belt) for the peak weeks. Boat insurance contracts often require the yacht to be south of 12°N latitude by July 1. Charter bookings in those months sit at deep discounts and carry hurricane-cancellation clauses. BVI itineraries are typically booked December through July to avoid the window.