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Weather & climate · Bridgetown

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December to April

The best time to visit Barbados is December to April, when daytime highs in Bridgetown are around 27–28°C. May to August and November are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (26°C at night), and October the wettest with about 132 mm of rain.

29°C
Warmest: September
26°C
Coldest nights: February
778 mm
Rain per year
132 mm
Wettest: October

Barbados weather by month

  1. Jan27°C26°C34 mm
  2. Feb27°C26°C19 mm
  3. Mar27°C26°C19 mm
  4. Apr28°C26°C28 mm
  5. May28°C27°C51 mm
  6. Jun28°C27°C72 mm
  7. Jul28°C27°C74 mm
  8. Aug29°C28°C95 mm
  9. Sep29°C28°C98 mm
  10. Oct29°C28°C132 mm
  11. Nov28°C27°C107 mm
  12. Dec28°C27°C49 mm

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20°25°30°35°150 mm0January: 34 mm rainFebruary: 19 mm rainMarch: 19 mm rainApril: 28 mm rainMay: 51 mm rainJune: 72 mm rainJuly: 74 mm rainAugust: 95 mm rainSeptember: 98 mm rainOctober: 132 mm rainNovember: 107 mm rainDecember: 49 mm rainJanuary: 27°CFebruary: 27°CMarch: 27°CApril: 28°CMay: 28°CJune: 28°CJuly: 28°CAugust: 29°CSeptember: 29°COctober: 29°CNovember: 28°CDecember: 28°CJanuary: 26°CFebruary: 26°CMarch: 26°CApril: 26°CMay: 27°CJune: 27°CJuly: 27°CAugust: 28°CSeptember: 28°COctober: 28°CNovember: 27°CDecember: 27°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)
MonthHighLowRainHumidityCloud coverVerdict
January27°C26°C34 mm76%44%Best time
February27°C26°C19 mm75%44%Best time
March27°C26°C19 mm75%48%Best time
April28°C26°C28 mm76%56%Best time
May28°C27°C51 mm77%58%Good
June28°C27°C72 mm79%64%Good
July28°C27°C74 mm79%53%Good
August29°C28°C95 mm80%48%Good
September29°C28°C98 mm79%52%Fair
October29°C28°C132 mm80%60%Fair
November28°C27°C107 mm80%52%Good
December28°C27°C49 mm77%45%Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Bridgetown (13.1, -59.62). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Barbados have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Barbados?

December to April. The best time to visit Barbados is December to April, when daytime highs in Bridgetown are around 27–28°C. May to August and November are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (26°C at night), and October the wettest with about 132 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Barbados?

September, with average highs of 29°C in Bridgetown.

What is the coldest month in Barbados?

February, when nights drop to about 26°C and days reach 27°C.

What is the rainiest month in Barbados?

October with about 132 mm; February is the driest (19 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Barbados?

October is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 132 mm of rain.