Climate

Barbados lies within the tropics. Its generally pleasant maritime climate is influenced by northeast trade winds, which moderate the tropical temperature, particularly during the December to June dry season.

Temperatures

The overall annual temperature ranges from 24°C to 28°C; slightly lower temperatures prevail at higher elevations. Humidity levels are between 71 to 76% year round.

Rainfall

Rainfall occurs primarily between July and December and varies considerably with elevation. Rainfall may average 187.5 cm per year in the higher central area as compared with 127.5 cm in the coastal zone.

Winds

Barbados is often spared from the amount of tropical storms and hurricanes during the rainy season due to its far eastern location in the Atlantic Ocean pushing it just outside of the principal hurricane belt. The island does get brushed or hit about every 3 years; the average time between direct hurricane hits is about 26.6 years.