Best time to visit
Best time to visit Barbados
Our pick: May and NovemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: May, Nov. Busy and pricier: Dec–Apr, Jul–Aug. Quiet: Jun, Sep–Oct.
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Barbados is warm all year. December to April is dry and busiest. It sits south of the main hurricane belt, but storms still pass sometimes from June to November.
Month by month in Bridgetown
- J26°
- F26°
- M26°
- A27°
- M28°
- J28°
- J28°
- A28°
- S28°
- O28°
- N28°
- D27°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Crop Over, the island's big summer festival, ends with Grand Kadooment Day in early August.
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Questions people ask
When is the cheapest time to go to Barbados?
May, June and September to November, outside the winter season and UK summer holidays.
What is the warmest month in Bridgetown?
May, averaging 28°C. The coolest is January, at 26°C.
When is peak season in Barbados?
Dec–Apr, Jul–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try May, Nov.