Barbados
Calm water on the west, surf on the east, a fish fry on a Friday night, and absolutely no obligation to do anything else.
The best time to visit Barbados is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (83°F). Local time there is 08:43 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 27°C · rain 48mm · 11.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Bridgetown, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 48mm1.9in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | 28°C82°F | 43mm1.7in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 28°C82°F | 41mm1.6in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C83°F | 61mm2.4in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 29°C84°F | 62mm2.4in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 102mm4.0in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| July | 29°C84°F | 148mm5.8in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| August | 29°C84°F | 150mm5.9in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| September | 30°C86°F | 116mm4.6in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 29°C85°F | 144mm5.7in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| November | 29°C83°F | 113mm4.4in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| December | 28°C83°F | 64mm2.5in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- BBDBarbadian dollar
- Language
- English, Bajan Creole
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit Barbados?
The best time to visit Barbados is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (83°F).
How warm does Barbados get?
Typical daytime highs in Barbados are Mar–May 29°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is Barbados expensive?
On the ground, Barbados is steep.
What sort of trip is Barbados good for?
Barbados is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Barbados?
The wettest month in Barbados is August at 150mm (5.9in), the driest March at 41mm (1.6in), with a monthly average of 91mm (3.6in).
What plug do I need for Barbados?
Barbados uses type A, B sockets at 115 V.
