Barbados Weather Forecast
Barbados weather: 80°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Barbados?
Yes - rain is likely in Barbados today.
A 75% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,7 in against a typical 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Barbados
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 78° | 75% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 80° | 52% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 79° | 57% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 78° | 61% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 75° | 41% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 76° | 86% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 79° | 73% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 78° | 69% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 79° | 49% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 79° | 46% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 79° | 35% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 78° | 29% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 78° | 43% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 78° | 29% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 79° | 26% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 30% | -- | — |
What this means for Barbados
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 88°F typical for this month.
A 75% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 35°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 80°F (27°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 84% and wind is 10 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, August 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 3:12 PM.
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 October 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
