Barbados Weather Forecast
Barbados weather: 88°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Barbados is a country in North America. Barbados is a country in North America with its capital at Bridgetown. It has a population of about 280.000. The capital is Bridgetown.
Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Barbados with mainly clear. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 80°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 37%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Barbados is January, February, March, April and May. The climate is Mediterranean. July, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 75°F.
Nearby highlights include Saint Lucia.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Barbados today at 8.5/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Barbados right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:49 AM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Barbados
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 80° | 37% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 78° | 71% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 76° | 79% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 77° | 75% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 77° | 67% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 77° | 57% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 79° | 43% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 78° | 78% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 77° | 68% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 78° | 69% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 78° | 57% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 80° | 71% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 80° | 49% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 80° | 36% | 13 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 80° | 46% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 80° | 42% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 4 |
Climate in Barbados month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 75° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 85° | 75° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 85° | 75° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 87° | 77° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 88° | 78° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 78° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 78° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 87° | 78° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 88° | 79° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 88° | 78° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 86° | 77° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 85° | 76° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Barbados
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Air quality and pollen in Barbados
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Barbados
Go in January, February, March, April and May. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Barbados?
Barbados is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 13.1132, -59.5988. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Barbados right now?
It is currently 88°F (31°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 60% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Barbados?
January, February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Barbados, which has a Mediterranean climate. July, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Barbados in?
Barbados observes America/Barbados (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:49 AM.
How many people live in Barbados?
Barbados has a population of approximately 280.000.
What are the top things to do in Barbados?
Popular options include Saint Lucia.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
