Barbados · WinterMonth summary
Barbados weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
53% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Barbados in December?
✅ 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: Barbados in December: 81°F and 10.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Barbados in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Barbados enjoys 27°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 53% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 72°F | 81°F | 54% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 72°F | 81°F | 49% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 72°F | 81°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 73°F | 82°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 82°F | 47% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 82°F | 62% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ July | 75°F | 82°F | 75% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 75°F | 82°F | 77% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 75°F | 84°F | 70% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 82°F | 68% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 82°F | 65% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 81°F | 53% | 0.1in | 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 December, Barbados averages 81°F, 53% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Barbados in December
Is December a good time to visit Barbados?
December is an excellent time to visit Barbados (score 7.6/10). With 81°F, 10.2h of sunshine and 53% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Barbados in December?
Yes, 53% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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