Saint Philip Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Saint Philip, Barbados, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 29°C (84°F), peaking in September at 30°C (86°F) and dipping in February to 27°C (81°F).
With around 1109 mm (44 in) of annual rainfall, Saint Philip 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. Sunshine peaks in March, when the city sees around 9.0 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Saint Philip
With minimal seasonal shifts, Saint Philip experiences a constant climate year-round. 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 Philip
Saint Philip has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1109 mm (44 in) of rainfall per year. Saint Philip can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 163 mm (6.4 in) of precipitation over 15 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 Philip 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 Philip
Saint Philip 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 Philip
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 Philip by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saint Philip.
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 Philip
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 Philip 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Saint Philip
With its warm weather, Saint Philip experiences temperatures from 27°C (81°F) to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. January, February, March, April and May offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that October has the heaviest precipitation of the year. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
