Barbados in August
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether August is your month.
Kadooment Day parades close Crop Over; lively and warm. Expect highs around 88°F, regular showers, busy, and above average.
The bigger picture for Barbados
- Best overall: December-April: dry, breezy 'Carême' season.
- Best value: May-June and November.
- Watch out for: September-October: hurricane-season peak (though direct hits are historically rare).
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What a Barbados trip costs in August
A 7-night Barbados trip for two in August runs about $5,100 all-inclusive, covering flights, resort, and food. That's one of the cheapest months of the year, close to September's low of about $4,800.
See the full Barbados cost breakdown →Barbados month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83/70° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 83/69° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| March | 84/70° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 85/71° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May | 86/73° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 87/74° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| July | 87/74° | Regular showers | Busy | Above average |
| August ← | 88/74° | Regular showers | Busy | Above average |
| September | 88/74° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 87/73° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| November | 85/72° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December | 84/71° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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