Month guide · Barbados
Barbados in March
What March is really like in Barbados: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alex Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Barbados. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and breezy; Easter often falls in March or April and fills hotels.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 7th-warmest month in Barbados: days average 30°C (86°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 31 days. Compared with February (29°C (84°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Dry season (December–April). Sunny and breezy, with calm west-coast seas and the highest prices; the Holetown Festival in February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Barbados, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Bridgetown
Kensington Oval
International fixtures are announced well ahead; local matches give a more relaxed taste of island cricket.
- Time needed
- Half a day for a match
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Active
Historic site · St Peter
St Nicholas Abbey
Built in the 1650s, this Jacobean plantation house is one of only a few of its kind in the Americas.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Architecture
- Food
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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Barbados.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Barbados?
One of the best months to visit Barbados. The other best months are April and December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Barbados?
It is one of the best months to visit Barbados. Dry, sunny and breezy; Easter often falls in March or April and fills hotels.
+How warm is Barbados in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barbados in March?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.