Holetown weather in August (Saint James, Barbados)

What should you pack for a trip to Holetown in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Holetown tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Holetown in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 263 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Holetown.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, June and December typically offer the best circumstances. While September tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Holetown climate page with graphs.

 

Holetown, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 263 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bridgetown, Barbados (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Barbados in August

Find out more about the weather in Barbados and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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