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Rose Hill, Barbados has a consistently comfortable climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 29°C (84°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
With little seasonal fluctuation, Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill 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:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 47-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Rose Hill spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
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.
Rose Hill'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:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
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 Rose Hill, 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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Rose Hill's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Rose Hill climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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