Barbados · SummerMonth summary
Barbados weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
77% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Barbados in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Barbados. April remains slightly better (+1.0 pts).
By trip type
Barbados in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (24°C) and uncrowded trails Summer in Barbados brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (11.7h of sunshine). With 77% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 22°C | 27°C | 54% | 1.6 | 10.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 27°C | 49% | 1.5 | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 22°C | 27°C | 45% | 1.4 | 11.3h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 23°C | 28°C | 41% | 1.3 | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 28°C | 47% | 1.6 | 11.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 28°C | 62% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 28°C | 75% | 3.6 | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 28°C | 77% | 3.7 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 29°C | 70% | 4.2 | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 28°C | 68% | 3.9 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 28°C | 65% | 3.5 | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 27°C | 53% | 2.1 | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Barbados averages 28°C, 77% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -36%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Barbados in August
Is August a good time to visit Barbados?
August is an acceptable time for Barbados (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (8.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Barbados in August?
Yes, 77% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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