Barbados (Bridgetown) at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jun
- Warmest month
- Sep · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,170 h
- Rain a year
- 993 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Barbados (Bridgetown)
Barbados (Bridgetown) has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year, Barbados (Bridgetown) is very sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – June
October is the peak of the hurricane season
What is the weather like in Barbados (Bridgetown) in October?
In October, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 158 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min05:48 – 17:40
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Barbados
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Barbados (Bridgetown)
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Barbados (Bridgetown) ranges from 26.9 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From August to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.2° | 26.8° | 27.6° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.9° | 26.5° | 27.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.9° | 26.4° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.3° | 26.6° | 27.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.2° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.1° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.5° | 28.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Barbados (Bridgetown)
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.7 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Barbados (Bridgetown), 65 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Barbados (Bridgetown): rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Barbados (Bridgetown) has about 21 rainy days with 158 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 89 | 27° | 25° | 27.2° | 9.1 h | 12 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 27° | 25° | 26.9° | 9.4 h | 8 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 95 | 27° | 25° | 26.9° | 9.4 h | 7 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 28° | 25° | 27.3° | 9.1 h | 7 | 36 |
| MayMay | 92 | 28° | 26° | 27.8° | 8.9 h | 10 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 28° | 26° | 28.0° | 8.3 h | 16 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 28° | 26° | 28.2° | 8.4 h | 20 | 123 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 28° | 26° | 28.8° | 8.3 h | 21 | 145 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 29° | 26° | 29.3° | 8.5 h | 18 | 126 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 28° | 26° | 29.1° | 7.7 h | 21 | 158 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 28° | 26° | 28.6° | 8.1 h | 19 | 134 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 27° | 25° | 27.9° | 9.1 h | 14 | 55 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
13.11° N, 59.62° W · 10 m · America/Barbados
Best time to visit Barbados (Bridgetown)
The best time to visit Barbados (Bridgetown) is from December to June. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from January to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to April. Rain is most frequent from June to January; the wettest month is October with 158 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Barbados (Bridgetown) for you.
Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Barbados (Bridgetown) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In January, Barbados (Bridgetown) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 40 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in January94February27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In February, Barbados (Bridgetown) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 21 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in February95March27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In March, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 24 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in March95April28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In April, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in April92May28° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In May, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 41 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in May81June28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 92 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in June78July28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In July, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 123 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in July78August28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In August, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 145 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in August78September29° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In September, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 126 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in September76October28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In October, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 158 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in October77November28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 134 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in November86December27° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In December, Barbados (Bridgetown) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 55 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Barbados (Bridgetown).
Barbados (Bridgetown) in DecemberPlanning a trip to Barbados (Bridgetown)
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 40 min
- Distance
- 6,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Barbados (Bridgetown) lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Barbados (Bridgetown)
When is the best time to visit Barbados (Bridgetown)?
The best time to visit Barbados (Bridgetown) is from December to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Barbados (Bridgetown)?
The sea temperature in Barbados (Bridgetown) ranges from 26.9 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Barbados (Bridgetown) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Barbados (Bridgetown)?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Barbados (Bridgetown)?
Rain is most frequent from June to January; the wettest month is October with 158 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Barbados (Bridgetown) get?
Barbados (Bridgetown) gets around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.4 hours a day; in October there are 7.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Barbados (Bridgetown) in?
Barbados (Bridgetown) uses the time zone America/Barbados, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Barbados (Bridgetown)?
A nonstop flight from London to Barbados (Bridgetown) takes about 8 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,760 km.
When is hurricane season in Barbados (Bridgetown)?
Barbados (Bridgetown) lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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