Month guide · Barbados
Barbados in July
What July is really like in Barbados: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Barry haynes, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Humid with frequent showers; Crop Over calypso tents and fetes fill the calendar.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 3rd-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 June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 12.8 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Crop Over fetes, calypso and cultural events (July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · St Joseph
Hunte's Gardens
Visit on the way to Bathsheba from the west coast; it is a short drive from Harrison's Cave.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
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
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Beach · St Philip
Bottom Bay
A small, cliff-backed bay of white sand and coconut palms on the southeast coast, reached by steps from the clifftop car park.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Nature
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 July a good time to visit Barbados?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Barbados in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Barbados?
It is a shoulder-season month. Humid with frequent showers; Crop Over calypso tents and fetes fill the calendar.
+How warm is Barbados in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barbados in July?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.