Saint James Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Saint James, Barbados this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Saint James in January

Saint James, Barbados is a region in Barbados. January in Saint James 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 Saint James.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saint James, Barbados, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 48 mm (1.9 in) in Saint James.

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Saint James sees around 216 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Saint James in January

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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 Saint James

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

Temperature range in Saint James (January)

Precipitation variation in Saint James (January)

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 →

Holetown

In January Holetown 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 Holetown →

Paynes Bay

In January Paynes Bay 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 Paynes Bay →

Porters

In January Porters 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 Porters →

Mullins

In January Mullins 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 Mullins →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Saint James, in Barbados.

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 Saint James in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint James 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)
Holetown 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Porters 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Mullins 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Saint James weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saint James, Barbados in January?

Expect perfect weather across Saint James, Barbados in January. The popular destination of Saint James averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Saint James, Barbados in January?

Daytime temperatures in Saint James peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Saint James, Barbados get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saint James, Barbados during January, with Saint James averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Saint James, Barbados?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Saint James, Barbados with overall perfect weather in Saint James. 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, June and December offering mostly perfect weather in Saint James. On the other hand, the weather in September tends to be unpleasant.

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