Month guide · Barbados
Barbados in April
What April is really like in Barbados: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Barbados. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still dry and sunny, with prices starting to drop after Easter and mid-April.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Barbados: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Dry season (December–April). Sunny and breezy, with calm west-coast seas and the highest prices; the Holetown Festival in February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Oistins Fish Festival (usually Easter weekend)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · St Joseph
Hunte's Gardens
A lush garden planted in a deep, collapsed limestone gully in the centre of the island, with winding paths among palms, ferns and flowering plants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
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Beach · St Philip
Bottom Bay
Bring water and snacks, as there are no shops, and keep to the shallows when the surf is up.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Nature
Beach · Bridgetown
Carlisle Bay
This wide bay just south of Bridgetown has calm water and several shallow shipwrecks within swimming distance of the beach, now home to reef fish and turtles.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Waterfront · Bathsheba and the east coast
Bathsheba and the Soup Bowl
Visit in the afternoon, when the sun lights the boulders; bring sandals for the rock pools.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Nature
- Couples
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Barbados.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Barbados?
One of the best months to visit Barbados, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are December–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Barbados?
It is one of the best months to visit Barbados. Still dry and sunny, with prices starting to drop after Easter and mid-April.
+How warm is Barbados in April?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barbados in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.