Bridgetown Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The capital of Barbados in the Caribbean, Bridgetown, is home to just under 100,000 inhabitants. The city offers several tourist attractions. The best time to visit Bridgetown is from December to June, when there is less rainfall. Temperatures in Bridgetown are consistently high throughout the year.
Monthly Temperature in Bridgetown
The climate in Bridgetown remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in September, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 27°C (81°F) in September to around 25°C (77°F) during February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Bridgetown
Bridgetown is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1122 mm (44 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 164 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less rainfall, with 34 mm (1.3 in) over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bridgetown Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Bridgetown
While the amount of sunshine in Bridgetown varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.0 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 7.2 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Bridgetown
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C (81°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in September.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Bridgetown by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bridgetown.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 81%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Bridgetown
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in September, October and November to 5 m/s (10 knots) in February, March, April, May, June and July. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Bridgetown 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Bridgetown
In general, temperatures in Bridgetown range from 27°C (81°F) to 30°C (86°F) across the year, with January, February, March, April and May being the best time to visit for those who prefer drier weather.Make your experience more enjoyable by planning to be outside during the cooler parts of the day, either early morning or as the sun begins to set. Visitors should note that especially October brings substantial rainfall. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
