How warm is Barbados in December?

Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in Barbados in December?

In a typical year seaweed is very low in December. It is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.

Is December hurricane season in Barbados?

No. Storm risk is very low in December.

How crowded is Barbados in December?

Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Barbados in December

December is a good month for Barbados: a typical day grades B+, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 83°F and about a 47% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very low in December. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).

Typical dayB+6th of 12 months

Highs / water85°FSea 83°F

Rain chance47%on a given day

SeaweedVery lowtypical year

CrowdsVery busyChristmas & holiday break

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Barbados month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

November: B+ · December: B+ · January: B+. The best months are usually February, March and May, and the weakest are August and October.

Best beaches in Barbados in December

Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Dec	Seaweed	This week
Bolli Heights Villa	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedA-
Port St. Charles Marina	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedA-
Sandy Lane	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Fairmont Royal Pavilion	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Coral Reef Club	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Fairmont Royal Pavilion Resort	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
The Club Barbados	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Saint Peter's Bay Resort	A-	Very low	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.

Better beach options in December

Further afield: Huatulco (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in December.

Questions

Is December a good time to visit Barbados?: December is a good month for Barbados: a typical day grades B+, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 83°F and about a 47% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very low in December. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
How warm is Barbados in December?: Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in Barbados in December?: In a typical year seaweed is very low in December. It is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is December hurricane season in Barbados?: No. Storm risk is very low in December.
How crowded is Barbados in December?: Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Barbados: this week's forecast, beach by beach
Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
Compare dates and beaches on the map

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 37 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.