Bridgetown climate
Bridgetown (Barbados) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 777 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bridgetown climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2781 | 2679 | 2680 | 341.3 |
| Feb | 2780 | 2678 | 2679 | 190.7 |
| Mar | 2780 | 2678 | 2679 | 190.7 |
| Apr | 2781 | 2679 | 2780 | 281.1 |
| May | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 522.0 |
| Jun | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 722.8 |
| Jul | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 742.9 |
| Aug | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 953.7 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 973.8 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1325.2 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 1074.2 |
| Dec | 2882 | 2780 | 2781 | 491.9 |
| Year | 2984 | 2678 | 2781 | 77731 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76% | 44% | 5.2 | 11:26 |
| Feb | 75% | 44% | 5.9 | 11:42 |
| Mar | 75% | 48% | 6.4 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 76% | 56% | 6.5 | 12:25 |
| May | 77% | 58% | 6.2 | 12:44 |
| Jun | 79% | 64% | 5.9 | 12:54 |
| Jul | 79% | 53% | 6.1 | 12:50 |
| Aug | 80% | 48% | 6.2 | 12:33 |
| Sep | 79% | 52% | 6.0 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 80% | 60% | 5.4 | 11:49 |
| Nov | 80% | 52% | 5.0 | 11:30 |
| Dec | 77% | 45% | 5.0 | 11:21 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bridgetown is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 26 °C78 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.2 °C3.9 °F.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 777 mm31 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 43% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February and March. The wettest month is October (132 mm5.2 in), the driest is March (19 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in February to 80% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 17 km/h (10 mph) in September to 24 km/h (15 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bridgetown
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–July: average highs of 27 °C80 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 19 mm0.7 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is humid (80% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bridgetown
- Wetter months (June–November) — highs 2883 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C82 °F, about 96 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–May) — highs 2780 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 2678 to 27 °C81 °F, about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Bridgetown compares
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Kingstown (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, BSh), Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis, Aw) and Les Cayes (Haiti, Aw).
Nearby places
- Kingstown 174 km · 28 °C82 °F · 682 mm27 in
- Castries 179 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,444 mm57 in
- Fort-de-France 229 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,478 mm58 in
- Saint Georges 259 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,301 mm51 in
- Roseau 310 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,419 mm56 in
- Port of Spain 341 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,719 mm68 in
- Basse-Terre 394 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,171 mm46 in
- Carúpano 480 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,054 mm42 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bridgetown?
September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bridgetown?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bridgetown?
October is the wettest month with about 132 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Bridgetown?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.