Barbados, the Gem of the Caribbean
This small island is home to friendly locals, fantastic restaurants, beautiful landscapes, and impressive marine life. Barbados is frequently described as the “Gem of the Caribbean”.
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bridgetown, Barbados. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
While the amount of sunshine in Bridgetown changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2947 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in January.
The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (9.0 hours per day) and January (7.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Bridgetown enjoys an average of 2947 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
October, Bridgetown’s wettest month, receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bridgetown Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bridgetown - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
See the full Bridgetown climate overview or explore weather in Barbados.
Where to go in September - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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