Barbados, BarbadosQuick decision
When to visit Barbados?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–82°F in April
🌧 Least rain
41% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
August (77%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beach & LagoonJuly–August — Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown, Oistins Bay.
Diving & SnorkellingOctober-January — best visibility, living coral reefs.
Dolphins & WhalesJuly–September — spinner dolphins off the west coast.
FamilyJuly — gentle trade winds, calm sea, family resorts.
HikingJune–September — national parks, coastal trails.
Monthly climate data
Barbados weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 28°F, 44% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°F, 71% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°F, 68% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°F, 52% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 41% rainy days and 28°F.
August is the wettest month with 77% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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