Best time to visit Barbados
The best time to visit Barbados is usually February, March and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and October are the weakest (B and B+). Seaweed is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Barbados month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 84°F | 82°F | 50% | Low | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 85°F | 81°F | 38% | Low | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 85°F | 81°F | 37% | Very low | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A- | 86°F | 82°F | 36% | Very low | Busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 87°F | 83°F | 37% | Very low | Moderate | Very low |
| June | A- | 87°F | 83°F | 54% | Very low | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B+ | 87°F | 84°F | 68% | Low | Busy | Very low |
| August | B | 87°F | 85°F | 75% | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| September | B+ | 88°F | 86°F | 68% | Low | Quiet | Moderate |
| October | B+ | 87°F | 86°F | 64% | Low | Moderate | Low |
| November | B+ | 86°F | 84°F | 60% | Low | Busy | Very low |
| December | B+ | 85°F | 83°F | 47% | Very low | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 37 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Barbados
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
- Bolli Heights Villa Feb A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedA-
- Port St. Charles Marina Feb A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedA-
- Sandy Lane Feb A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
- Fairmont Royal Pavilion Feb A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
- Coral Reef Club Feb A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
- Fairmont Royal Pavilion Resort Feb A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
- The Club Barbados Feb A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
- Saint Peter's Bay Resort Feb A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Barbados?
- The best time to visit Barbados is usually February, March and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and October are the weakest (B and B+). Seaweed is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in Barbados?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in August, September and October and lightest in May and June. The Atlantic sargassum belt varies a lot from year to year; Veabird's weekly sargassum report tracks the current season.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Barbados?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Barbados?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Barbados?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 81°F).