Month guide · Barbados
Barbados in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Barbados. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Among the driest months, with peak-season crowds on the west coast.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Barbados: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (29°C (84°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Hurricane peak (September–November). The wettest and quietest months, with lower prices and some hotel closures; storms are possible, so flexible plans and travel insurance help.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Holetown Festival — celebrating the 1627 English settlement (usually mid-February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · St George
Gun Hill Signal Station
A restored 19th-century military signal station in the centre of the island, used to relay messages by flag.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
Beach · St Philip
Crane Beach
Watch the red flags; currents can be strong when the waves are up.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Historic site · Bridgetown
Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison
Bridgetown's old centre and the British military Garrison to its south were listed by UNESCO in 2011 as an outstanding example of British colonial architecture.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Iconic
Nature · St Thomas
Harrison's Cave
Combine it with Hunte's Gardens or Welchman Hall Gully, both nearby in the central parishes.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Iconic
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Barbados.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 22°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 March–April and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Barbados?
It is one of the best months to visit Barbados. Among the driest months, with peak-season crowds on the west coast.
+How warm is Barbados in February?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barbados in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.