Planning a wedding in Barbados is less about chasing dramatic seasonal swings and more about choosing your balance of sunshine, heat, rain risk and visitor demand. The island stays warm all year, but the historical pattern from 2016-2025 shows a particularly attractive window in late winter through late spring, before wetter summer conditions and the busy Crop Over period bring extra logistical considerations.
Historical rankings are helpful, but they are only one part of the decision. In Barbados, hotel prices, flight availability, cruise traffic, school-holiday travel and major island events can affect guest budgets and venue choice just as much as sunshine figures do. Use this report to shortlist months, then check your preferred coast, ceremony style and guest travel plans before fixing a date.
May is the strongest historical month for a Barbados wedding in this report, with 11.26 average daily sunshine hours and an average daily maximum temperature of 28.76°C across the 2016-2025 data range. In practice, that often means bright beach and garden conditions without quite the same mid-summer event pressure as later in the year. It is still properly tropical, so couples should think about shade, hydration and a later ceremony start, but May offers a very appealing balance for outdoor celebrations and sea-view receptions.
The highest-ranked date in the analysis is 10 July, which recorded 11.88 sunshine hours, a maximum temperature of 28.59°C and 11.8 precipitation hours in the historical model. That combination is a reminder that Barbados dates should never be treated as weather guarantees: a day can score strongly for light and warmth while still carrying a meaningful shower risk. For Saturday planners, the strongest historical options in the planning years are 01 August 2026, 10 July 2027 and 12 August 2028, all of which look bright on paper but still suit venues with covered ceremony or cocktail-space backups.
If you are drawn to July or August, confirm your date against Crop Over activity before paying deposits, as accommodation pressure, traffic and a livelier island atmosphere can affect guests and suppliers. In Barbados, the smartest approach is to reserve a weather-flexible venue, ask about wet-weather layouts, and check flight and room availability before announcing the date.
Keep reading to view the best day to get married, hours of rain per day and average high temperature per day in Barbados for every month in 2026, 2027 and 2028:
Weather history is most useful when combined with the realities of planning a celebration here. These checks can help turn the report into a date that works for you and your guests.
Barbados venues can feel very different depending on whether they sit on a breezy clifftop, sheltered west coast lawn or lively south coast stretch. When touring, do not just ask about views; ask exactly where the ceremony, drinks and dinner move if a shower passes through.
Winter sun demand and the Crop Over season can both squeeze room availability, flights and transport. If guests are travelling from overseas, secure accommodation blocks early and give clear booking deadlines so people are not priced out of the celebration.
Even in the best-ranked months, Barbados is warm and bright. Shade, water stations, parasols, lighter fabrics and a later ceremony time can make a bigger difference to guest comfort than obsessing over a small ranking gap between two dates.
The island’s calendar can change the feel of a wedding week. Before confirming suppliers, ask about road closures, major events, cruise-ship busy days and public-holiday trading patterns so your transport, welcome events and rehearsal meals run smoothly.
May currently ranks highest in Dropory's historical analysis for Barbados. Use the result alongside venue availability, guest travel and your preferred wedding style.
10 July currently has the strongest historical weather result in this report. Past patterns cannot guarantee future conditions, so keep a suitable indoor or covered option available.
Dropory compares daily sunshine, precipitation and temperature history to rank months, dates and Saturdays, then combines those signals with practical local planning guidance.
Based on the 2016-2025 historical analysis, late winter through late spring is especially appealing, with May ranking highest overall at 11.26 average daily sunshine hours and 28.76°C average maximum temperatures. March and April are also strong choices if you want bright conditions with a slightly lower rain signal than summer months.
They can be, particularly if you like a lively summer atmosphere and strong sunshine figures. July averages 11.2 sunshine hours and August 10.94, but both months also show a higher precipitation signal than spring. They also overlap with Crop Over, so the weather may still work beautifully, but guest logistics and hotel pricing need closer attention.
Yes. Even the best-ranked dates in this report should be treated as historical signals rather than promises. Barbados is warm and often sunny, but showers can still interrupt beach or garden plans. The strongest weddings here usually have a graceful covered ceremony or reception option, rather than a last-minute emergency tent.
Use these buttons to select the year you're planning your event in. Use the °F / °C buttons to choose your preferred temperature scale.
The sun shows you the median hours of sunny weather & clear skies on this day in the last 10 years
The thermometer shows you the average max temperature on this day during the last 10 years
The drop shows you the median hours of rainfall / precipitation on this day during the last 10 years
Barbados
Top date in January, 2027:
30 January
Top dates with the most sunshine
30 January
- 10.6 median hours of sunny weather
31 January
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
23 January
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
29 January
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
20 January
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in January 2027
30 January
- 10.6 median hours of sunny weather
23 January
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
16 January
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
02 January
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
09 January
- 10.1 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
81 °F
10.1 h
7.5 h
02
81 °F
10.2 h
4.7 h
03
82 °F
10.1 h
2.1 h
04
80 °F
9.9 h
8.8 h
05
81 °F
9.8 h
8.5 h
06
80 °F
10 h
9.7 h
07
81 °F
9.9 h
7.8 h
08
80 °F
10.1 h
10.2 h
09
81 °F
10.1 h
9.6 h
10
80 °F
10.3 h
5.6 h
11
80 °F
9.6 h
8.4 h
12
80 °F
10.4 h
6.1 h
13
81 °F
10.4 h
6.9 h
14
81 °F
10.1 h
6.9 h
15
80 °F
10.4 h
6.7 h
16
81 °F
10.4 h
4.7 h
17
80 °F
10.2 h
8.9 h
18
80 °F
10.3 h
8.2 h
19
80 °F
10.4 h
6.5 h
20
81 °F
10.4 h
8.4 h
21
81 °F
10.4 h
6.7 h
22
80 °F
10.4 h
7.8 h
23
81 °F
10.5 h
5 h
24
81 °F
10.4 h
7.5 h
25
80 °F
10.3 h
6.9 h
26
80 °F
10.3 h
5.5 h
27
80 °F
10.1 h
9.8 h
28
81 °F
10.4 h
5.1 h
29
81 °F
10.5 h
6.4 h
30
81 °F
10.6 h
5.3 h
31
81 °F
10.5 h
3.8 h
January is one of the easiest months for destination guests to understand: warm, dry-leaning by tropical standards and firmly in the Caribbean high season. Historical averages show 10.25 sunshine hours, 6.97 precipitation hours and a 26.98°C daily maximum, so outdoor ceremonies are very workable, especially later in the afternoon. The trade-off is cost and availability. Barbados is busy with winter sun travellers, which can push up room rates and reduce choice at sought-after west and south coast venues. The strongest historical date was 30 January, but the practical move is to secure guest room blocks early and warn invitees not to delay flights.
Barbados
Top date in February, 2027:
28 February
Top dates with the most sunshine
28 February
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
27 February
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
24 February
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
20 February
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
22 February
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in February 2027
27 February
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
20 February
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
13 February
- 10.7 median hours of sunny weather
06 February
- 10.6 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
81 °F
10.5 h
3.6 h
02
81 °F
10.7 h
3.6 h
03
81 °F
10.5 h
4.4 h
04
81 °F
10.5 h
3.7 h
05
81 °F
10.2 h
6.4 h
06
81 °F
10.6 h
4.9 h
07
81 °F
10.6 h
6.9 h
08
82 °F
10.5 h
3.8 h
09
80 °F
10.7 h
10.3 h
10
81 °F
10.6 h
7.5 h
11
81 °F
10.7 h
7.7 h
12
80 °F
10.6 h
7.6 h
13
80 °F
10.7 h
4.9 h
14
81 °F
10.1 h
5.9 h
15
81 °F
10.4 h
6.4 h
16
81 °F
10.8 h
4.7 h
17
81 °F
10.7 h
5.3 h
18
81 °F
10.8 h
8.4 h
19
80 °F
10.7 h
6.9 h
20
80 °F
10.9 h
6 h
21
80 °F
10.7 h
6.9 h
22
81 °F
10.9 h
4.7 h
23
81 °F
10.8 h
7 h
24
81 °F
10.9 h
5.1 h
25
81 °F
9.8 h
4.5 h
26
80 °F
10.3 h
6.4 h
27
80 °F
10.9 h
6.3 h
28
81 °F
10.9 h
6.1 h
February continues the high-season appeal, with 10.6 average daily sunshine hours, 5.93 precipitation hours and average daily maximum temperatures of 27.12°C. It is one of the cleaner months in the data for couples who want bright conditions without the heavier summer rain signal. Barbados often feels polished and lively at this time, which suits resort weddings and longer guest stays, but you will usually be competing with winter holiday demand for villas, beachfront hotels and popular rehearsal dinner spots. The strongest historical date was 28 February. If February is your target, ask venues about sunset timing and build transport plans early for guests staying across different coasts.
Barbados
Top date in March, 2027:
26 March
Top dates with the most sunshine
26 March
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
23 March
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
27 March
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
25 March
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
20 March
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in March 2027
27 March
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
20 March
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
13 March
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
06 March
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
81 °F
10.8 h
4.9 h
02
80 °F
11 h
4.5 h
03
81 °F
11 h
7.1 h
04
81 °F
11 h
8.8 h
05
81 °F
10.6 h
6.2 h
06
81 °F
10.5 h
6.4 h
07
82 °F
10.9 h
4.6 h
08
81 °F
10.5 h
5.7 h
09
82 °F
10.9 h
4 h
10
81 °F
10.8 h
7.3 h
11
81 °F
11 h
6.6 h
12
82 °F
11.1 h
5.3 h
13
82 °F
11.2 h
3.3 h
14
82 °F
10.6 h
6.4 h
15
82 °F
10.8 h
4.6 h
16
82 °F
9.9 h
4.5 h
17
82 °F
11.2 h
6.1 h
18
82 °F
11.3 h
5 h
19
82 °F
11.3 h
4.8 h
20
82 °F
11.4 h
5.2 h
21
82 °F
11.1 h
6.3 h
22
82 °F
11.2 h
6 h
23
82 °F
11.4 h
4.4 h
24
82 °F
11.4 h
8.3 h
25
82 °F
11.4 h
5.5 h
26
82 °F
11.5 h
3.8 h
27
82 °F
11.4 h
8.2 h
28
82 °F
11.3 h
8 h
29
82 °F
11 h
5.7 h
30
82 °F
11.3 h
6.8 h
31
82 °F
10.5 h
7.4 h
March is a very strong all-rounder for Barbados. The historical averages rise to 11.01 sunshine hours, while precipitation hours sit at 5.86 and average daily maximum temperatures reach 27.61°C. That makes it attractive for ceremonies on lawns, terraces and beaches, especially for couples who want an outdoor feel without peak summer humidity. Visitor demand remains robust, so the island can still feel busy, particularly around premium beachfront accommodation. The standout historical date was 26 March, with 11.48 sunshine hours. A useful planning step here is to book photography around the softer light of late afternoon and keep a shaded drinks area ready for guests arriving in formalwear.
Barbados
Top date in April, 2027:
13 April
Top dates with the most sunshine
13 April
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
12 April
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
07 April
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
30 April
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
11 April
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in April 2027
17 April
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
03 April
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
10 April
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
24 April
- 10.7 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
82 °F
11.2 h
6.5 h
02
82 °F
11.4 h
4.2 h
03
82 °F
11.2 h
2.9 h
04
83 °F
11.5 h
3.3 h
05
82 °F
11.1 h
5.8 h
06
83 °F
11.5 h
6 h
07
83 °F
11.6 h
3.8 h
08
83 °F
11.2 h
5.3 h
09
83 °F
11.2 h
5.5 h
10
83 °F
11.2 h
3.2 h
11
82 °F
11.5 h
6.8 h
12
83 °F
11.6 h
4.5 h
13
83 °F
11.7 h
6.3 h
14
83 °F
11.4 h
5.4 h
15
83 °F
11.4 h
4.7 h
16
83 °F
11.3 h
4.1 h
17
83 °F
11.5 h
3.7 h
18
83 °F
11 h
3.7 h
19
83 °F
11.4 h
6.3 h
20
82 °F
11.2 h
7.4 h
21
82 °F
11.5 h
6.5 h
22
83 °F
11.4 h
3.1 h
23
83 °F
10.8 h
6.3 h
24
84 °F
10.7 h
3.1 h
25
83 °F
10 h
5.5 h
26
82 °F
10.2 h
8.3 h
27
83 °F
11 h
5.1 h
28
83 °F
11.1 h
5.7 h
29
84 °F
10.3 h
5.6 h
30
84 °F
11.6 h
3.1 h
April combines very high sunshine with one of the lower rain-risk signals in the year, which is why it often appeals to couples prioritising outdoor time. Historical averages show 11.18 sunshine hours, 5.06 precipitation hours and a 28.27°C daily maximum. Conditions can feel hot rather than oppressive, particularly if you benefit from coastal breezes, making it a strong candidate for clifftop, garden and beachfront weddings. Easter timing can complicate prices and family travel, though, depending on the year. The strongest historical date was 13 April, reaching 11.71 sunshine hours. If you are considering April, lock in family accommodation early and ask your venue where guests can cool off between ceremony and reception.
Barbados
Top date in May, 2027:
18 May
Top dates with the most sunshine
18 May
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
11 May
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
10 May
- 11.8 median hours of sunny weather
16 May
- 11.8 median hours of sunny weather
15 May
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in May 2027
15 May
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
08 May
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
29 May
- 11.3 median hours of sunny weather
01 May
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
22 May
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
84 °F
11.2 h
4 h
02
84 °F
10.6 h
6.3 h
03
83 °F
11.2 h
8.6 h
04
83 °F
10.9 h
5.6 h
05
83 °F
10.5 h
5.9 h
06
84 °F
11.6 h
5.1 h
07
83 °F
11.4 h
5.5 h
08
84 °F
11.5 h
5.2 h
09
84 °F
11.3 h
5.3 h
10
84 °F
11.8 h
5.6 h
11
83 °F
11.9 h
7.7 h
12
83 °F
10.9 h
6.1 h
13
84 °F
11.7 h
5.9 h
14
84 °F
11.5 h
5.1 h
15
84 °F
11.7 h
4.4 h
16
84 °F
11.8 h
6.5 h
17
84 °F
11.7 h
10.3 h
18
84 °F
11.9 h
6.2 h
19
84 °F
11.4 h
6.6 h
20
83 °F
10.9 h
7.9 h
21
84 °F
10.8 h
5.6 h
22
84 °F
10.2 h
4.7 h
23
84 °F
10.4 h
2.6 h
24
84 °F
11.5 h
3.8 h
25
84 °F
11.6 h
6.4 h
26
84 °F
11.4 h
6.9 h
27
84 °F
11.3 h
8.5 h
28
83 °F
10.8 h
5.8 h
29
84 °F
11.3 h
4.8 h
30
84 °F
11.3 h
7.6 h
31
84 °F
10.9 h
8.2 h
May is the top-ranked month in this Barbados report and has a lot going for it beyond the numbers. Historically, it delivers 11.26 average daily sunshine hours, 6.09 precipitation hours and warm maximums of 28.76°C, so the island still feels bright and inviting while avoiding some of the later summer event congestion. It can be an excellent month for couples wanting sea views, open-air dining and a realistic chance of a dry-feeling ceremony window. The strongest historical date was 18 May, with 11.87 sunshine hours. Even so, Barbados is tropical year-round, so choose a venue that can shift dining under cover without losing atmosphere.
Barbados
Top date in June, 2027:
16 June
Top dates with the most sunshine
16 June
- 11.8 median hours of sunny weather
08 June
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
24 June
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
09 June
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
11 June
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in June 2027
12 June
- 11.3 median hours of sunny weather
26 June
- 11 median hours of sunny weather
19 June
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
05 June
- 9.9 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
84 °F
10.8 h
5.4 h
02
84 °F
10.7 h
7.5 h
03
83 °F
10.8 h
7.3 h
04
84 °F
11.5 h
6.4 h
05
83 °F
9.9 h
9.5 h
06
84 °F
10.2 h
6.7 h
07
85 °F
11.5 h
5.4 h
08
84 °F
11.7 h
7.1 h
09
84 °F
11.6 h
6 h
10
84 °F
11.4 h
5.8 h
11
84 °F
11.6 h
6.7 h
12
84 °F
11.3 h
10.4 h
13
83 °F
11.3 h
8.1 h
14
83 °F
9.9 h
7.1 h
15
84 °F
11.6 h
9.8 h
16
84 °F
11.8 h
8.6 h
17
83 °F
11 h
7.6 h
18
83 °F
10.9 h
12.1 h
19
83 °F
10.4 h
12 h
20
84 °F
11.6 h
9.2 h
21
83 °F
11.4 h
9 h
22
84 °F
11.4 h
10.8 h
23
82 °F
9.5 h
9.9 h
24
84 °F
11.6 h
7.5 h
25
83 °F
11.4 h
9.1 h
26
83 °F
11 h
9.1 h
27
84 °F
11.3 h
8.1 h
28
83 °F
10.1 h
12.1 h
29
83 °F
11 h
9.4 h
30
83 °F
10.6 h
10.9 h
June keeps the sunshine strong at 11.02 hours on average, but the wetter signal increases to 8.49 precipitation hours while temperatures stay high at 28.61°C. For a wedding in Barbados, that often means you can still enjoy gorgeous outdoor moments, yet you need a more deliberate rain plan than in spring. This is also the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and while Barbados is often less storm-prone than some Caribbean islands, couples should still build flexibility into supplier contracts and guest travel. The strongest historical date was 16 June, with 11.75 sunshine hours. A sensible June strategy is to favour venues with elegant covered terraces rather than relying on a fully exposed beach setup.
Barbados
Top date in July, 2027:
10 July
Top dates with the most sunshine
10 July
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
17 July
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
09 July
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
21 July
- 11.8 median hours of sunny weather
22 July
- 11.8 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in July 2027
10 July
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
17 July
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
31 July
- 11.8 median hours of sunny weather
03 July
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
24 July
- 10.3 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
82 °F
9.8 h
12.1 h
02
82 °F
9.4 h
8.8 h
03
83 °F
11.6 h
11 h
04
82 °F
10.1 h
10.6 h
05
83 °F
11.7 h
7.4 h
06
83 °F
11.7 h
9.2 h
07
83 °F
11.3 h
11.4 h
08
83 °F
11 h
8.3 h
09
84 °F
11.9 h
7.1 h
10
83 °F
11.9 h
11.8 h
11
83 °F
11.1 h
11.9 h
12
83 °F
11.4 h
9.7 h
13
83 °F
10.9 h
8.3 h
14
83 °F
11.4 h
10.5 h
15
83 °F
11.5 h
11.7 h
16
83 °F
11 h
7.4 h
17
83 °F
11.9 h
11.7 h
18
83 °F
11.4 h
9.8 h
19
84 °F
11.4 h
8.3 h
20
83 °F
11.7 h
9.4 h
21
84 °F
11.8 h
5.6 h
22
84 °F
11.8 h
7.7 h
23
83 °F
11.5 h
10.6 h
24
82 °F
10.3 h
12.7 h
25
83 °F
10.1 h
10.9 h
26
84 °F
11.6 h
11.5 h
27
83 °F
10.6 h
10.5 h
28
84 °F
10.6 h
8.3 h
29
84 °F
11.5 h
10.4 h
30
84 °F
11.6 h
10.4 h
31
84 °F
11.8 h
7.5 h
July is visually appealing in the data, averaging 11.2 sunshine hours and 28.43°C, but it also carries 9.76 precipitation hours, so it is a classic Barbados trade-off month. Bright skies and warm seas can make destination celebrations feel wonderfully summery, yet you should expect a greater chance of passing showers and humid spells. July also overlaps with Crop Over season, Barbados’s best-known festival period, which can mean a more festive island mood but tighter accommodation and busier roads in some areas. The strongest historical date was 10 July. If you marry in July, keep guest transport tightly scheduled and make sure your ceremony design can move indoors quickly if needed.
Barbados
Top date in August, 2027:
01 August
Top dates with the most sunshine
01 August
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
12 August
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
15 August
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
31 August
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
10 August
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in August 2027
21 August
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
14 August
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
28 August
- 11.1 median hours of sunny weather
07 August
- 10.8 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
84 °F
11.9 h
9.4 h
02
84 °F
11.1 h
9 h
03
84 °F
10.4 h
8.9 h
04
83 °F
10.4 h
11.2 h
05
83 °F
10.7 h
10.8 h
06
84 °F
10.5 h
9.7 h
07
83 °F
10.8 h
9.4 h
08
84 °F
11.3 h
9.8 h
09
83 °F
10.9 h
7.5 h
10
84 °F
11.6 h
9.4 h
11
84 °F
11 h
10.9 h
12
84 °F
11.9 h
10.6 h
13
84 °F
11.1 h
8.5 h
14
84 °F
11.2 h
9.2 h
15
85 °F
11.7 h
7.2 h
16
84 °F
11.5 h
9.6 h
17
84 °F
10 h
12.9 h
18
84 °F
10.4 h
11.9 h
19
83 °F
10.5 h
9.5 h
20
84 °F
10.5 h
9.6 h
21
83 °F
11.2 h
10.7 h
22
83 °F
11 h
9.4 h
23
84 °F
11.3 h
9 h
24
84 °F
11.2 h
9.9 h
25
83 °F
9.9 h
9 h
26
84 °F
11.1 h
9.9 h
27
84 °F
10.6 h
7.7 h
28
85 °F
11.1 h
7.3 h
29
83 °F
10.2 h
9.5 h
30
84 °F
10.8 h
8.4 h
31
85 °F
11.6 h
7 h
August is one of the strongest-looking individual date months in the report, with 01 August historically reaching 11.86 sunshine hours, and the month as a whole still averages 10.94 sunshine hours with 28.74°C maximums. However, 9.45 precipitation hours show that you are planning in a wetter part of the year. It is also the heart of Crop Over activity, when Barbados can be at its most energetic and most in demand. That can be brilliant if you want a celebratory island backdrop, but less ideal if your priority is quiet exclusivity or lower guest costs. For August weddings, reserve rooms very early and tell guests that event-season transport times may be longer than expected.
Barbados
Top date in September, 2027:
01 September
Top dates with the most sunshine
01 September
- 11.3 median hours of sunny weather
08 September
- 11.3 median hours of sunny weather
15 September
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
07 September
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
02 September
- 11.1 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in September 2027
04 September
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
11 September
- 10.6 median hours of sunny weather
25 September
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
18 September
- 9.6 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
84 °F
11.3 h
6.3 h
02
85 °F
11.1 h
8.2 h
03
84 °F
10.7 h
10.3 h
04
84 °F
10.9 h
8.4 h
05
84 °F
11.1 h
8.7 h
06
85 °F
11.1 h
8.1 h
07
85 °F
11.2 h
8.3 h
08
85 °F
11.3 h
4.6 h
09
86 °F
11 h
7.1 h
10
85 °F
11 h
7.1 h
11
85 °F
10.6 h
7.3 h
12
85 °F
10.5 h
7.1 h
13
85 °F
10.3 h
8.5 h
14
86 °F
10.9 h
6.6 h
15
85 °F
11.2 h
8.3 h
16
85 °F
10.6 h
8.2 h
17
85 °F
11.1 h
9 h
18
85 °F
9.6 h
9.8 h
19
85 °F
10.3 h
9.8 h
20
85 °F
11.1 h
7.1 h
21
85 °F
10.9 h
7.6 h
22
85 °F
11 h
6.8 h
23
85 °F
10.2 h
8.8 h
24
84 °F
10.3 h
7 h
25
85 °F
10.2 h
5.8 h
26
85 °F
10 h
7.6 h
27
84 °F
8.9 h
10.7 h
28
83 °F
7.7 h
11.1 h
29
84 °F
9.9 h
8.5 h
30
84 °F
10.5 h
6.9 h
September is historically the hottest month here, with an average daily maximum of 29.31°C, alongside 10.55 sunshine hours and 7.99 precipitation hours. The warmth can be lovely for sea breezes, sunset receptions and long beach weekends, but midday ceremonies can feel hard work for guests in formal clothes. Barbados is also still within hurricane season, so resilient planning matters even though the island’s position can sometimes be an advantage regionally. The strongest historical date was 01 September, with 11.34 sunshine hours. If September suits your budget or venue availability, consider a later ceremony, lighter menu styling and transport with minimal waiting time in the heat.
Barbados
Top date in October, 2027:
22 October
Top dates with the most sunshine
22 October
- 10.9 median hours of sunny weather
13 October
- 10.8 median hours of sunny weather
12 October
- 10.8 median hours of sunny weather
27 October
- 10.6 median hours of sunny weather
26 October
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in October 2027
02 October
- 10.3 median hours of sunny weather
30 October
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
09 October
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
16 October
- 9.8 median hours of sunny weather
23 October
- 9.4 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
84 °F
9.9 h
6.7 h
02
84 °F
10.3 h
7.2 h
03
84 °F
10.2 h
6.4 h
04
84 °F
9.7 h
8.4 h
05
84 °F
10.4 h
9 h
06
84 °F
10 h
10.2 h
07
83 °F
9.7 h
10.2 h
08
84 °F
10 h
8 h
09
84 °F
10.2 h
7.8 h
10
83 °F
9.5 h
9.1 h
11
83 °F
10 h
7.5 h
12
84 °F
10.8 h
6.3 h
13
84 °F
10.8 h
7.1 h
14
84 °F
10.4 h
8 h
15
84 °F
10.3 h
8.5 h
16
84 °F
9.8 h
9.5 h
17
84 °F
9.4 h
7.9 h
18
84 °F
9.8 h
9.5 h
19
84 °F
9.9 h
10 h
20
82 °F
8.8 h
10.7 h
21
83 °F
9.6 h
8.4 h
22
83 °F
10.9 h
9.7 h
23
83 °F
9.4 h
7.4 h
24
84 °F
9.9 h
7.7 h
25
83 °F
9.6 h
8.1 h
26
84 °F
10.5 h
6.1 h
27
84 °F
10.6 h
5 h
28
83 °F
9.3 h
8.6 h
29
83 °F
9.5 h
9.6 h
30
83 °F
10.2 h
9.9 h
31
83 °F
10 h
9.8 h
October brings a noticeable dip in average sunshine to 9.97 hours, while precipitation hours sit at 8.33 and average maximum temperatures remain warm at 28.69°C. In other words, Barbados still feels tropical and wedding-worthy, but this is a month to prize flexibility over rigid outdoor plans. For some couples, that trade-off is worthwhile because availability can improve compared with the winter season, and the island may feel less crowded. The strongest historical date was 22 October, recording 10.85 sunshine hours. The best planning move in October is to choose a venue where the indoor option feels intentional and attractive, not like an emergency fallback.
Barbados
Top date in November, 2027:
13 November
Top dates with the most sunshine
13 November
- 10.7 median hours of sunny weather
14 November
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
27 November
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
02 November
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
16 November
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in November 2027
13 November
- 10.7 median hours of sunny weather
27 November
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
06 November
- 9.9 median hours of sunny weather
20 November
- 9.8 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
83 °F
10.4 h
9.4 h
02
84 °F
10.5 h
6 h
03
83 °F
9.4 h
7.9 h
04
83 °F
10 h
8.2 h
05
83 °F
9.5 h
10.7 h
06
83 °F
9.9 h
10.7 h
07
83 °F
10.1 h
9.9 h
08
83 °F
10.2 h
12.6 h
09
81 °F
6.7 h
15.5 h
10
82 °F
9.1 h
11.7 h
11
82 °F
9.6 h
9.5 h
12
83 °F
10.3 h
8 h
13
83 °F
10.7 h
8.3 h
14
83 °F
10.5 h
8.5 h
15
83 °F
10.4 h
8.3 h
16
82 °F
10.5 h
9.7 h
17
83 °F
10.2 h
8.5 h
18
82 °F
10.1 h
7.2 h
19
83 °F
10.3 h
9.8 h
20
82 °F
9.8 h
7.1 h
21
83 °F
10.4 h
6.8 h
22
82 °F
9.8 h
8.1 h
23
83 °F
10.3 h
7.4 h
24
82 °F
10.4 h
6.9 h
25
82 °F
9.7 h
8.3 h
26
82 °F
9.9 h
7.4 h
27
83 °F
10.5 h
6 h
28
82 °F
10.4 h
7.5 h
29
82 °F
9.5 h
9 h
30
82 °F
10.3 h
8.4 h
November shares the same average sunshine figure as October at 9.97 hours, with 8.78 precipitation hours and a 28.04°C average maximum. It can be a good fit for couples who care more about warmth, greenery and potentially easier bookings than chasing the brightest month on the chart. Conditions can change quickly, so Barbados weddings in November benefit from experienced local coordinators who know how to time ceremonies around showers and breeze shifts. The strongest historical date was 13 November, with 10.66 sunshine hours. Before booking, ask your venue exactly how fast they can reset from an outdoor plan to a covered dinner or ceremony layout.
Barbados
Top date in December, 2027:
02 December
Top dates with the most sunshine
02 December
- 10.5 median hours of sunny weather
06 December
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
09 December
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
07 December
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
10 December
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in December 2027
25 December
- 10.3 median hours of sunny weather
11 December
- 9.7 median hours of sunny weather
18 December
- 9.6 median hours of sunny weather
04 December
- 9.5 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
01
82 °F
10.3 h
7.1 h
02
82 °F
10.5 h
7.9 h
03
82 °F
10 h
5.8 h
04
82 °F
9.5 h
9.1 h
05
82 °F
10.3 h
5.8 h
06
82 °F
10.4 h
4.6 h
07
82 °F
10.4 h
7.8 h
08
81 °F
9.7 h
8.1 h
09
82 °F
10.4 h
4.6 h
10
82 °F
10.4 h
3.8 h
11
82 °F
9.7 h
6.2 h
12
81 °F
9.6 h
7.3 h
13
81 °F
9.5 h
10.1 h
14
82 °F
9.9 h
7.2 h
15
82 °F
9.8 h
6.7 h
16
82 °F
10.2 h
6.5 h
17
82 °F
10 h
6.9 h
18
81 °F
9.6 h
8.9 h
19
81 °F
9.6 h
10.5 h
20
81 °F
10.2 h
7.9 h
21
81 °F
10 h
10.3 h
22
81 °F
9.8 h
8.4 h
23
82 °F
10 h
6.3 h
24
81 °F
10.2 h
9.1 h
25
82 °F
10.3 h
3.5 h
26
82 °F
10 h
6.7 h
27
82 °F
10.1 h
5.2 h
28
81 °F
10 h
6.5 h
29
81 °F
9.5 h
7.3 h
30
81 °F
9.4 h
7 h
31
81 °F
9.8 h
5.8 h
December sits at 9.96 average sunshine hours, 7.06 precipitation hours and 27.58°C for average daily maximum temperature, giving Barbados a festive, warm-weather appeal for couples wanting a holiday-season celebration. The island usually becomes busier as Christmas and New Year approach, and that can affect flight prices, minimum-stay rules and villa availability. Early December is often easier logistically than the very end of the month, especially for larger guest lists. The strongest historical date was 02 December. If you are considering December, send save-the-dates particularly early and check whether your venue or hotel has blackout periods, seasonal surcharges or stricter food and beverage minimums.