Best time to travel to Barbados
The best time to visit Barbados is between December and April. During these months, the weather is particularly favorable, with average temperatures ranging from 24° to 29°.
This period falls within the dry season, ensuring plenty of sunshine and minimal rainfall, perfect for beach activities and outdoor exploration.
One must-visit location is the capital city, Bridgetown, where you can explore historical sites like the Garrison Savannah and the Parliament Buildings.
The west coast, often referred to as the "Platinum Coast," boasts stunning beaches such as Mullins Beach and Paynes Bay, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.
For nature enthusiasts, the Andromeda Botanic Gardens in Bathsheba on the east coast offers a lush, tropical escape with its diverse plant species. Bathsheba is also famous for its rugged coastline and Soup Bowl, a world-renowned surf spot attracting surfers from around the globe.
Inland, Harrison's Cave is a must-see attraction, featuring crystallized limestone caves, flowing streams, and towering columns. The dry season also makes it easier to enjoy hiking in the Welchman Hall Gully, where you can experience the island's unique flora and fauna.
Overall, visiting Barbados between December and April provides the best weather conditions to fully enjoy all that this Caribbean paradise has to offer.
Barbados Monthly Climate Overview
Month | Weather | Temperatures | Score | Total Rain | Total Snow | Rainy Days | Snow Days | Dry Days |
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January | 27°/24° | 137 mm | 0 cm | 24 days | 0 days | 7 days | ||
February | 27°/24° | 42 mm | 0 cm | 15 days | 0 days | 14 days | ||
March | 28°/24° | 68 mm | 0 cm | 16 days | 0 days | 15 days | ||
April | 28°/25° | 137 mm | 0 cm | 15 days | 0 days | 15 days | ||
May | 29°/26° | 86 mm | 0 cm | 19 days | 0 days | 12 days | ||
June | 29°/26° | 197 mm | 0 cm | 26 days | 0 days | 4 days | ||
July | 29°/26° | 181 mm | 0 cm | 29 days | 0 days | 2 days | ||
August | 29°/27° | 216 mm | 0 cm | 28 days | 0 days | 3 days | ||
September | 30°/28° | 82 mm | 0 cm | 19 days | 0 days | 11 days | ||
October | 29°/27° | 175 mm | 0 cm | 27 days | 0 days | 4 days | ||
November | 28°/26° | 124 mm | 0 cm | 26 days | 0 days | 4 days | ||
December | 27°/25° | 154 mm | 0 cm | 27 days | 0 days | 4 days |
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