How warm is Barbados in November?

Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in Barbados in November?

In a typical year seaweed is low in November. 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 November hurricane season in Barbados?

No. Storm risk is very low in November.

How crowded is Barbados in November?

Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Barbados in November

November is a middling month for Barbados: a typical day grades B+, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 84°F and about a 60% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually low in November. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayB+8th of 12 months

Highs / water86°FSea 84°F

Rain chance60%on a given day

SeaweedLowtypical year

CrowdsBusyThanksgiving

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Barbados month by month

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

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

Best beaches in Barbados in November

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

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

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-) usually grades higher in November. Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Barbados?: November is a middling month for Barbados: a typical day grades B+, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 84°F and about a 60% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually low in November. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Barbados in November?: Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in Barbados in November?: In a typical year seaweed is low in November. 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 November hurricane season in Barbados?: No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Barbados in November?: Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. 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
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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.