Holetown Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Holetown, Saint James, Barbados, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 29°C (84°F), ranging from 30°C (86°F) in September to 27°C (81°F) in February.
With around 1108 mm (44 in) of annual rainfall, Holetown has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct dry season from February to March. The wettest month is October. The sunniest month is March, with 9.0 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Holetown
The climate in Holetown remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in September. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in September to 25°C (77°F) in February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Holetown
Holetown is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1108 mm (44 in). Holetown can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 162 mm (6.4 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 33 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Holetown 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 Holetown
Holetown experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 7.2 hours in January, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Holetown
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 Holetown by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Holetown.
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 Holetown
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in September, October and November and highest during February, March, April, May, June and July. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Holetown 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Holetown
In general, temperatures in Holetown 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. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
