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.

Barbados has a year of climate averages, not a single season. Temperatures peak in September. The wettest month is October. The best time to visit Barbados is between December and May, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

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Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 2 Sept 2026352 places covered

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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.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.