Long Bay Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Long Bay has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Long Bay temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in September to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Long Bay experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1112 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Long Bay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 163 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Long Bay 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
Long Bay offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (9.0 hours daily) and January (7.2 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. 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 Long Bay.
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 average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in September, October and November and higher in February, March, April, May, June and July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and no rain almost clear and no rain partly cloudy and small chance of rainForecast for Long Bay
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Long Bay 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 163 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 271 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
