Saint James Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Saint James, 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 1104 mm (43 in) of annual rainfall, Saint James 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 most sunshine falls in March, with an average of 9.0 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Saint James
The climate in Saint James 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.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Saint James
Saint James is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1104 mm (43 in). Saint James 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 Saint James 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 Saint James
Saint James 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 Saint James
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 Saint James by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saint James.
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 Saint James
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in September, October and November and higher in February, March, April, May, June and July. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Saint James 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Saint James
In general, temperatures in Saint James 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.
