Weather
Weather in Barbados by month
The best time to visit is January–May, with average highs of 27–28°C and moderate rain. August is the warmest month (about 29°C by day) and January the coolest (26°C at night); October is the wettest (around 132 mm of rain) and February the driest.
Barbados weather by month
| Month | Jan★ | Feb★ | Mar★ | Apr★ | May★ | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 27° 26° | 27° 26° | 27° 26° | 27° 26° | 28° 27° | 28° 27° | 28° 27° | 29° 28° | 29° 28° | 29° 28° | 28° 27° | 28° 27° |
| Rain (mm) | 34 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 51 | 72 | 74 | 95 | 98 | 132 | 107 | 49 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Barbados month by month
- ★ Best time
January
27°/ 26°Warm
34 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 27°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 34 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
February
27°/ 26°Warm
19 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 27°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 19 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
March
27°/ 26°Warm
19 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 27°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 19 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
April
27°/ 26°Warm
28 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 27°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 28 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
28°/ 27°Warm
51 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 51 mm of rain.
June
28°/ 27°Warm
72 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 72 mm of rain.
July
28°/ 27°Warm
74 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 74 mm of rain.
August
29°/ 28°Warm
95 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 95 mm of rain.
September
29°/ 28°Warm
98 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 98 mm of rain.
October
29°/ 28°Warm
132 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 132 mm of rain.
- This month
November
28°/ 27°Warm
107 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 107 mm of rain.
December
28°/ 27°Warm
49 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 49 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Barbados
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Barbados?
What's the weather like in Barbados in November?
Warm and wet: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 107 mm of rain. Pack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings, umbrella.
When is the best time for beaches and water sports in Barbados?
December–April: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for boat trips in Barbados?
December–April: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Barbados?
August: average highs of about 29°C and lows of 28°C.
Which month has the most rain in Barbados?
How cold does Barbados get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 27°C and nights 26°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Barbados Things To Do