Season guide · Barbados
Barbados in the crop over
July–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alex Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Humid with frequent showers, but the island's biggest festival builds to Grand Kadooment in early August. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 28 rainy days across July–August.
Key facts
- Months
- July–August
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 28
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the crop over
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 | 12.8 h | 4/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 | 12.6 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 28 of the year's roughly 126 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the crop over
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Crop Over fetes, calypso and cultural events (July)
- August: Grand Kadooment Day — Crop Over finale parade (usually the first Monday of August)
- August: Emancipation Day (1 August)
Good choices for the crop over
Nature · St Thomas
Harrison's Cave
A crystallised limestone cave in the centre of the island, visited on an electric tram that passes stalactites, stalagmites, flowing streams and pools.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Iconic
Experience · Bridgetown
Mount Gay Rum Visitor Centre
Book a tasting tour in the afternoon after Carlisle Bay, which is a short taxi ride away.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · The Garrison
George Washington House
The young George Washington stayed in this Garrison house in 1751, his only trip outside mainland North America.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · The Garrison
Barbados Museum and Historical Society
Allow time for the galleries on plantation history, which explain much of the island's story.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Day trips in the crop over
- Southeast coast: Crane Beach and Bottom Bay (About 35 minutes by car from Bridgetown) — The southeast coast has cliffs, pink-tinged sand at Crane Beach and the palm-backed cove at Bottom Bay.
- St Vincent and the Grenadines by air (About 1 hour by small plane) — Organised day trips fly to the Grenadines and sail to islands such as the Tobago Cays, with snorkelling among turtles and lunch on board.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the crop over a good time to visit Barbados?
It is a trade-off: Humid with frequent showers, but the island's biggest festival builds to Grand Kadooment in early August. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Barbados in the crop over?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 28 rainy days over the season.