Weather & climate · Bridgetown
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.
29°C
Warmest: September
26°C
Coldest nights: February
778 mm
Rain per year
132 mm
Wettest: October
Barbados weather by month
- Jan27°C26°C34 mm
- Feb27°C26°C19 mm
- Mar27°C26°C19 mm
- Apr28°C26°C28 mm
- May28°C27°C51 mm
- Jun28°C27°C72 mm
- Jul28°C27°C74 mm
- Aug29°C28°C95 mm
- Sep29°C28°C98 mm
- Oct29°C28°C132 mm
- Nov28°C27°C107 mm
- Dec28°C27°C49 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 26°C | 34 mm | 76% | 44% | Best time |
| February | 27°C | 26°C | 19 mm | 75% | 44% | Best time |
| March | 27°C | 26°C | 19 mm | 75% | 48% | Best time |
| April | 28°C | 26°C | 28 mm | 76% | 56% | Best time |
| May | 28°C | 27°C | 51 mm | 77% | 58% | Good |
| June | 28°C | 27°C | 72 mm | 79% | 64% | Good |
| July | 28°C | 27°C | 74 mm | 79% | 53% | Good |
| August | 29°C | 28°C | 95 mm | 80% | 48% | Good |
| September | 29°C | 28°C | 98 mm | 79% | 52% | Fair |
| October | 29°C | 28°C | 132 mm | 80% | 60% | Fair |
| November | 28°C | 27°C | 107 mm | 80% | 52% | Good |
| December | 28°C | 27°C | 49 mm | 77% | 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.
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