Barbados
The most easy-going of the Caribbean's big names, Barbados splits neatly: calm platinum beaches on the west coast, surf and salt spray on the east, and rum shops with domino games everywhere in between.
- Best forTropical
- Approx. flying time~8h 10m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportBridgetown (BGI)
About this place
Fly fish sandwiches at Oistins' Friday fish fry are compulsory. December to April is classic dry-season Caribbean; direct flights from the UK make it the easiest long-haul on this list.
Featured in Ten tropical islands that live up to the postcard
When to go
Daytime highs run from about 26°C in January to 28°C in September. Driest February to May; wettest in August, with rain on about 23 days. The sea is warmest in September at around 31°C, coolest at 27°C.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August28° · rain 23 days · sea 30°Warm and often wet.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
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Flights
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