Month guide · Barbados
Barbados in January
What January 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
January is one of the best months to visit Barbados. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Dry season with breezy, sunny days and passing showers; one of the busiest and highest-priced months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the 10th-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 9 of its 31 days. Compared with December (29°C (84°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Errol Barrow Day public holiday (21 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Bridgetown
Carlisle Bay
Snorkel the wrecks early in the day, before the catamarans arrive.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Waterfront · Bathsheba and the east coast
Bathsheba and the Soup Bowl
On the Atlantic coast, huge coral boulders sit in the surf off Bathsheba's beach, and the Soup Bowl reef break draws surfers from around the world.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Nature
- Couples
Nature · St Lucy
Animal Flower Cave
Cave access depends on the sea; visit when the swell is low and wear shoes with grip.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Views
- Kids
Zoo · St Peter
Barbados Wildlife Reserve
In a mahogany forest in the north, green monkeys, tortoises, deer and birds roam freely along shaded paths.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Barbados.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 22°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January 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 February–April and December. Compare every month.
Barbados in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Barbados?
It is one of the best months to visit Barbados. Dry season with breezy, sunny days and passing showers; one of the busiest and highest-priced months.
+How warm is Barbados in January?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barbados in January?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.