Barbados
Barbados in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Barbados in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Barbados in August?
- Oistins is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in August; White Hill is the coolest at 29°C (84°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Barbados in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bridgetown (29°C (83°F)), and 16 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Oistins
Coolest
29°
White Hill
Driest
154 mm
Hastings
Warmest sea
29°
Bridgetown
Across Barbados, August highs run from 29°C (84°F) (White Hill) to 31°C (87°F) (Oistins). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Bridgetown.
Best places in Barbados in August
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | 30° | 25° | 162 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Holetown | 31° | 25° | 186 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Speightstown | 30° | 24° | 182 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Oistins | 31° | 25° | 177 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Hastings | 31° | 25° | 154 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Bathsheba | 30° | 24° | 176 mm | 29° | 75 |
| White Hill | 29° | 23° | 176 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Mile and a Quarter | 30° | 24° | 182 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Six Cross Roads | 31° | 24° | 178 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Crane | 31° | 24° | 178 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Crab Hill | 30° | 24° | 182 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Greenland | 30° | 24° | 182 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Blackmans | 30° | 24° | 176 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Welchman Hall | 30° | 24° | 176 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Four Cross Roads | 30° | 24° | 176 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Checker Hall | 30° | 24° | 182 mm | 29° | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Barbados in August?
Average daytime highs range from 29° in White Hill to 31° in Oistins.
Can you swim in Barbados in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bridgetown at about 29°.