Bridgetown, Barbados Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Bridgetown
Bridgetown has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 82°F (28°C) in January to around 86°F (30°C) in September, and the city records roughly 174 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Record high: 91°F (33°C) · Record low: 69°F (21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 91°F (33°C) and dropped as low as 69°F (21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.4 inches (112 mm) of rain over 20 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 75° | 12 | 1.3 in | 10.9 h/day | 73% |
| February | 83° | 75° | 9 | 1.0 in | 11.2 h/day | 71% |
| March | 83° | 75° | 10 | 1.1 in | 11.6 h/day | 71% |
| April | 85° | 76° | 8 | 1.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 72% |
| May | 85° | 78° | 8 | 1.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 73% |
| June | 85° | 78° | 14 | 2.3 in | 11.1 h/day | 76% |
| July | 85° | 78° | 20 | 3.4 in | 11.3 h/day | 78% |
| August | 85° | 78° | 21 | 4.1 in | 11.1 h/day | 79% |
| September | 86° | 78° | 20 | 4.4 in | 11.1 h/day | 78% |
| October | 85° | 78° | 20 | 4.2 in | 10.4 h/day | 79% |
| November | 84° | 77° | 18 | 4.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 79% |
| December | 83° | 76° | 14 | 1.8 in | 10.6 h/day | 75% |
Bridgetown month by month
Bridgetown weather in January
January brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 12 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Bridgetown.
Bridgetown weather in February
February brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 9 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Bridgetown.
Bridgetown weather in March
March brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 10 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Bridgetown.
Bridgetown weather in April
April brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 8 wet days.
Bridgetown weather in May
May brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 8 wet days.
Bridgetown weather in June
June brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 14 wet days.
Bridgetown weather in July
July brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 20 wet days.
Bridgetown weather in August
August brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 21 wet days.
Bridgetown weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 20 wet days - typically the hottest month and the wettest month of the year in Bridgetown.
Bridgetown weather in October
October brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 20 wet days.
Bridgetown weather in November
November brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 18 wet days.
Bridgetown weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 14 wet days.
Seasons in Bridgetown
March through May
March through May in Bridgetown is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Bridgetown is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 55 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Bridgetown is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 58 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Bridgetown is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Bridgetown
The best time to visit Bridgetown is generally December to May, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 84°F (29°C).
Pack for Bridgetown with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - September nights average 78°F (26°C).
Bridgetown temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.