Season guide · Barbados
Barbados in the hurricane peak
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The wettest and quietest months, with lower prices and some hotel closures; storms are possible, so flexible plans and travel insurance help. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 41 rainy days across September–November.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 41
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the hurricane peak
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 41 of the year's roughly 126 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the hurricane peak
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Independence Day — parades and celebrations (30 November)
- November: National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (through November)
Good choices for the hurricane peak
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
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
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
Day trips in the hurricane peak
- 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.
- East coast loop: Bathsheba and the gardens (About 45 minutes by car from Bridgetown) — Cross the central hills to Harrison's Cave and Hunte's Gardens, continue to Bathsheba for lunch and the boulders on the beach, and finish at Andromeda Botanic Gardens.
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 hurricane peak a good time to visit Barbados?
It is a trade-off: The wettest and quietest months, with lower prices and some hotel closures; storms are possible, so flexible plans and travel insurance help. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Barbados in the hurricane peak?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 41 rainy days over the season.