Paynes Bay Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Paynes Bay, Saint James, Barbados is 29°C (84°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Paynes Bay compares to cities worldwide.
Paynes Bay Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Paynes Bay offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in September and a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February. At night, lows range from 27°C (81°F) to 25°C (77°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Paynes Bay by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. September, the city's warmest month, gets 233 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
48-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Paynes Bay Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Paynes Bay spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Paynes Bay vs Barbados
The map below shows the annual temperature across Barbados. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Paynes Bay vs World: Temperature Compared
Paynes Bay's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Paynes Bay?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Paynes Bay, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 80% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Paynes Bay's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Paynes Bay climate page.
