Month guide · Barbados
Barbados in November
What November is really like in Barbados: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Wet early in the month but drying out; the island celebrates Independence on 30 November.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-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 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:29
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Crop Over (July–August). Humid with frequent showers, but the island's biggest festival builds to Grand Kadooment in early August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Independence Day — parades and celebrations (30 November)
- National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (through November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Beach · St Philip
Bottom Bay
Bring water and snacks, as there are no shops, and keep to the shallows when the surf is up.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Nature
Nature · St Thomas
Harrison's Cave
A crystallised limestone cave in the centre of the island, visited on an electric tram that passes stalactites, stalagmites, flowing streams and pools.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Iconic
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 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Barbados.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°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 November a good time to visit Barbados?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Barbados in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Barbados?
It is a shoulder-season month. Wet early in the month but drying out; the island celebrates Independence on 30 November.
+How warm is Barbados in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barbados in November?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.