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Best time to visit Barbados: month by month
Short answer
December to April is the dry season, about 28-29°C with trade winds and only around 9-13 rainy days a month, which makes it the best and most expensive time. May is the driest month of all (about 6 rainy days) and much cheaper. June to November is wetter, with about 16-22 rainy days and the hurricane season, but showers are often short.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 23°C | 13 | high |
| Feb | 28°C | 23°C | 10 | high |
| Mar | 29°C | 24°C | 9 | high |
| Apr | 29°C | 24°C | 10 | high |
| May | 30°C | 25°C | 6 | medium |
| Jun | 30°C | 25°C | 18 | low |
| Jul | 29°C | 25°C | 22 | medium |
| Aug | 30°C | 25°C | 22 | medium |
| Sep | 30°C | 25°C | 21 | low |
| Oct | 30°C | 26°C | 17 | low |
| Nov | 29°C | 25°C | 16 | medium |
| Dec | 29°C | 24°C | 16 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
Dry and sunny, highs of 29-30°C and 6-10 rainy days a month. May is an excellent value month.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Around 29-30°C and more humid, with 18-22 rainy days a month, mostly brief showers. Crop Over festival peaks in early August.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
The wettest and most storm-prone stretch, about 30°C with 16-21 rainy days. Lowest prices and fewest visitors in September and October.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
About 28-29°C, breezy and drier, with 10-16 rainy days. Peak season, especially over Christmas and New Year.
Events worth planning around
- Holetown Festival, February, marking the first English landing in 1627
- Oistins Fish Festival, Easter weekend
- Crop Over, July to early August, ending with Grand Kadooment
- Independence Day, 30 November
When to avoid
September and October are the wettest months and the peak of the hurricane season; prices are low, but some restaurants and hotels close for maintenance. Christmas and New Year are the most expensive.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Barbados?
December to May for dry weather; May is especially good value, with the fewest rainy days.
When is hurricane season in Barbados?
June to November. The island lies east of most storm paths, but September and October are the wettest and riskiest months.
When is Crop Over?
Crop Over runs through July and peaks with Grand Kadooment in early August.