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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.

Weather in August by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
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

Public holidays in August

  • Emancipation Day
  • Kadooment Day
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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°.