Month guide · Barbados
Barbados in September
What September 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
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Peak hurricane season, with high humidity, frequent showers and the lowest prices; some hotels close for refurbishment.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in September
September is the 5th-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 13 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:47
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:59
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Barbados, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Beach · Bridgetown
Carlisle Bay
This wide bay just south of Bridgetown has calm water and several shallow shipwrecks within swimming distance of the beach, now home to reef fish and turtles.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Waterfront · Bathsheba and the east coast
Bathsheba and the Soup Bowl
Visit in the afternoon, when the sun lights the boulders; bring sandals for the rock pools.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Nature
- Couples
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Barbados.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 13 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 September a good time to visit Barbados?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Barbados in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Barbados?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Peak hurricane season, with high humidity, frequent showers and the lowest prices; some hotels close for refurbishment.
+How warm is Barbados in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barbados in September?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.