Month guide · Barbados
Barbados in August
What August 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
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Hot and humid; the Grand Kadooment parade is the climax of Crop Over, and hurricane season begins its peak.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 4th-warmest month in Barbados: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:46
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:20
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Early wet season (May–June). Warm, mostly dry in May with showers increasing in June; lower prices and fewer crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Grand Kadooment Day — Crop Over finale parade (usually the first Monday of August)
- Emancipation Day (1 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Bridgetown
Mount Gay Rum Visitor Centre
Mount Gay traces its history to a 1703 deed and calls itself the world's oldest rum brand.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · The Garrison
George Washington House
Combine it with the Barbados Museum, a short walk across the Garrison.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · The Garrison
Barbados Museum and Historical Society
Housed in the former British military prison at the Garrison, the museum covers Indigenous history, the sugar plantations and slavery, colonial life and natural history, with a children's gallery.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Historic site · Bridgetown
Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison
Start at the Parliament Buildings and the Careenage in the morning, then take a bus or taxi to the Garrison.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Iconic
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Barbados.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Barbados?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Barbados in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Barbados?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid; the Grand Kadooment parade is the climax of Crop Over, and hurricane season begins its peak.
+How warm is Barbados in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barbados in August?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.