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Barbados Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Barbados in January.

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Christ Church Saint James Bridgetown Speightstown

Planning a journey to Barbados this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Barbados in January

January in Barbados generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Christ Church.

For specific regional insights in Barbados, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 50 mm (2 in) in Christ Church.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Christ Church gets approximately 216 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Barbados by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Barbados — and find the best time to visit. (based on Christ Church)

January28°C (82°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Barbados in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Barbados.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Barbados

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Barbados?

Temperature range in Barbados (January)

Precipitation variation in Barbados (January)

Christ Church

In January Christ Church generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
216 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Christ Church →

Saint James

In January Saint James generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
216 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint James →

St. Lawrence Gap

In January St. Lawrence Gap generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
216 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in St. Lawrence Gap →

Bridgetown

In January Bridgetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
216 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bridgetown →

Speightstown

In January Speightstown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
216 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Speightstown →

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In our records: Barbados January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Barbados in our climate database (1989 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Barbados was 25°C (77°F) in Bridgetown on January 27, 2004.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Barbados in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Christ Church 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Saint James 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Bridgetown 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Speightstown 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Paynes Bay 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
The Crane 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Barbados weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Barbados in January?

January in Barbados brings perfect weather. In Christ Church, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Barbados in January?

Christ Church averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Barbados get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Barbados during January, with Christ Church averaging close to 50 mm (2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Barbados?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Barbados. Typically, the climate in Christ Church is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May and December offering mostly perfect weather in Christ Church. On the other hand, the weather in September tends to be unpleasant.

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