Barbados in December
Weather, crowds, and prices — and whether December is your month.
Quick answer · Peak season
Festive high season; book the west coast early. Expect highs around 84°F, occasional showers, peak crowds, and peak prices.
84/71°F
Typical high / low
Occasional showers
Rain
Peak crowds
Crowds
Peak prices
Prices
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).
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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