When is the best time to visit Barbados?
The best time to visit Barbados is between December and May, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in September at around 28°C (83°F). October is the wettest month, with about 181 mm of rain. Barbados has a distinct rainy season from July to November, peaking in October at about 181 mm. The dry season runs from December to June.
Barbados weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Barbados, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 80°F | 72 mm |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 43 mm |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 36 mm |
| April | 27°C / 81°F | 63 mm |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 85 mm |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 108 mm |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 131 mm |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 154 mm |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 158 mm |
| October | 28°C / 82°F | 181 mm |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 174 mm |
| December | 27°C / 80°F | 102 mm |
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Climate averages for Barbados, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Barbados is between December and May, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
September is the hottest month, with an average around 28°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 181 mm of rain.
Barbados has a distinct rainy season from July to November, peaking in October at about 181 mm. The dry season runs from December to June.
February is the coolest month, averaging 26°C (79°F) against 28°C (83°F) in September.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
