Best time to visit Bridgetown, Caribbean, Barbados

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The best time to visit Bridgetown is December-April

If you’re looking to travel to Bridgetown for your next trip but aren’t sure when to go and when to avoid, this article is all you’ll need. The best time to visit Bridgetown is December-April due to the excellent all-round weather conditions, and it’s also not during the height of peak travel periods, so it’s not likely to be as busy.

The very hottest temperatures in Bridgetown get to around 30℃ (86℉) in the height of summer. In the colder months such as February, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 26℃ (78℉).

If you’re keen to work on your tan in Bridgetown, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around August. August sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in February instead.

Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Bridgetown below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.

Warmest month

September

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

August

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Bridgetown seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Bridgetown as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Bridgetown is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Bridgetown

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Bridgetown for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Bridgetown climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Bridgetown for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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JUL
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OCT
NOV
DEC

Bridgetown in January

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 15 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in February

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 11 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in March

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 15 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in April

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 16 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in May

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 22 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in June

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 22 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in July

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 26 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in August

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 120mm (5") over 25 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in September

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 103mm (4") over 22 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Bridgetown in October

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 98mm (4") over 22 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in November

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 76mm (3") over 21 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Bridgetown in December

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Bridgetown in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Bridgetown is usually September, where temperatures tend to rise to around 29℃ (84℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Bridgetown is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Bridgetown is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Bridgetown, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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