Weather & climate
Weather & best time to visit
Warm 25–31°C year-round. Drier December–May, wetter June–November. Live 7-day forecast for Bridgetown below.
Bridgetown · Barbados
Live forecast
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Seasons
December – May
Dry season
Peak tourist season. Sunny, breezy, lower humidity.
Temps
25–29°C
Rain
Low — short, brief showers
+ Most reliable sunshine
+ Best diving & snorkelling visibility
+ Crop Over warm-up events from late April
− Highest hotel & flight prices
− Beaches and west coast busier
June – November
Wet season
Greener, quieter, warmer. Hurricane season — though Barbados sits south of the main track.
Temps
26–31°C
Rain
Higher — tropical downpours, often brief
+ Lower prices and fewer crowds
+ Crop Over festival (July–August)
+ Lush landscapes on the east coast
− Short, heavy showers most days
− Higher humidity
− Occasional Saharan dust haze (June–August)
Month by month
- Jan
Cool, dry, breezy. Prime beach weather.
Peak season
- Feb
Sunny and dry. Holetown Festival mid-month.
Holetown Festival
- Mar
Warm, dry, low rainfall. Great visibility for diving.
- Apr
Warming up. Oistins still busy on Fridays.
Reggae Festival
- May
End of dry season. Calm seas on west coast.
Celtic Festival
- Jun
Wet season begins. Showers, but still mostly sunny.
- Jul
Crop Over festival begins — biggest cultural event.
Crop Over
- Aug
Crop Over climax. Hot, humid, lively.
Grand Kadooment
- Sep
Quietest month. Cheapest prices. Watch tropical systems.
- Oct
Still wet. Food, Wine & Rum Festival late month.
Food & Rum Festival
- Nov
Rain easing. Independence Day on the 30th.
Independence Day
- Dec
Dry season returns. Festive atmosphere island-wide.
Hurricane season
June 1 – November 30
Barbados sits at the southern edge of the Atlantic hurricane belt and is rarely hit directly. Most years bring only passing tropical waves.
- • Check the Barbados Met Service before travel during peak months (Aug–Oct).
- • Most hotels have hurricane policies — confirm at booking.
- • Tropical storms typically pass in 12–24 hours.
What to pack
Sun protection
UV index is extreme year-round (10–12). Reef-safe SPF 30+ is essential.
Light layers
Cotton & linen. Evenings on the east coast can be breezy.
Light rain jacket
Useful June–November for sudden tropical showers.
Water shoes
Helpful for rocky east coast beaches and reef snorkelling.
No camouflage
Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal in Barbados, even for kids.
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Live when online, cached for offline use.