Bridgetown Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Bridgetown remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 25°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Bridgetown is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1122 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 164 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 34 mm 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 over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C in January to 29°C in September.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in September, October and November to 5 m/s in February, March, April, May, June and July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
7 m/s
7 m/s
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The best time of year to visit Bridgetown in Barbados
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and May.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and October.
September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 164 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 271 hours of sunshine.
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