Caribbean
Barbados Weather & Climate
Coral-pink beaches, world-class rum and the Caribbean's most sophisticated island
29°C
Max sea
29°C
Max air
January
Best month
43mm
Driest month
Coral-pink beaches, world-class rum and the Caribbean's most sophisticated island
Barbados punches above its weight as one of the Caribbean's most complete destinations. The west coast — the 'Platinum Coast' — delivers sheltered, calm turquoise water ideal for families, while the rugged Atlantic-facing east coast draws surfers to Bathsheba's natural rock pools and rolling breakers. Between the coasts lies a landscape of sugar cane fields, rum distilleries, coral stone chattel houses and some of the region's finest restaurants. Barbadian culture — Bajan — is warm, proud and infectiously cheerful, finding its fullest expression at the Crop Over festival in July and August.
When to go: December to May is dry season. The west coast is calm year-round; the east coast has Atlantic swell.
The best months to visit Barbados are January, February, March. Peak season is March with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 26°C | 68mm | 9 | 22 |
| Feb | 26°C | 26°C | 43mm | 10 | 22 |
| Mar | 27°C | 26°C | 43mm | 11 | 23 |
| Apr | 27°C | 27°C | 52mm | 11 | 23 |
| May | 28°C | 28°C | 73mm | 11 | 23 |
| Jun | 28°C | 28°C | 119mm | 11 | 24 |
| Jul | 28°C | 29°C | 150mm | 10 | 24 |
| Aug | 29°C | 29°C | 147mm | 10 | 24 |
| Sep | 29°C | 29°C | 168mm | 11 | 23 |
| Oct | 28°C | 28°C | 182mm | 11 | 22 |
| Nov | 27°C | 27°C | 191mm | 10 | 22 |
| Dec | 26°C | 26°C | 102mm | 9 | 22 |
The best time to visit Barbados is January, February, March. Peak season is March when temperatures reach 27°C with very little rain. December to May is dry season. The west coast is calm year-round; the east coast has Atlantic swell.
Sea temperatures in Barbados range from 26°C in January to 29°C in July. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Barbados average 26°C with sea temperatures of 26°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is February with 43mm. The wettest month sees 191mm. Barbados receives 1338mm annually.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (68mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (43mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (43mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (52mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (73mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (119mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (150mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (147mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (168mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (182mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (191mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (102mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
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