All that said and done, Barbados is increasingly becoming a prime year round destination, according to Roney, especially because there are festivals and events throughout the cultural calendar of Barbados: “Known as the sweetest summer festival in the Caribbean, the Crop Over Festival in August creates a vibrant spectacle of music, dance, outdoor events, and street masquerades. The Barbados Food and Rum Festival is held in October and features the island’s award winning chefs and mixologists in fusion of Caribbean culinary artistry.”
When is the cheapest time to visit Barbados ?
For a more affordable trip to Barbados, book your trips for the months of May, June, September, October, and November. This is when hotels and resorts on the island offer their lowest rates, Roney says. “July and August are considered a shoulder season with slightly higher rates and higher occupancy rates due to the American and European summer vacation seasons,” he advises. “The private villas on Barbados offer their lowest rates from mid-April through mid-December.”
When is hurricane season in Barbados?
The risk of hurricanes and tropical storms is highest between July and October. In recent years, notable storms have hit the Caribbean island throughout July and August. However, September and October are statistically the most common months for such storms.
More generally, the wet season in Barbados runs from July to November. The average rainfall in July is 8.5 inches, making it the wettest month; in comparison, the average rainfall in February is just 1.6 inches, making it the driest month, followed by March. However, sunny days are common during the wet season, when downpours and storms are short-lived.
When visiting Barbados for the first time, how long should I stay and where should I go?
For your first time in Barbados, plan to stay at least five nights, Roney says. There’s plenty to do: Hit the island’s superb golf courses and its amazing restaurants—all of which are very popular, so you ‘’d better make a habit of getting your reservations and tee-times early. Beyond that, there are the beaches, of course: “One of the prime attractions of Barbados are the excellent white sand beaches on the island’s western coast, often referred to as the Platinum Coast,” Roney says. “The waters are calm, and so the snorkeling and scuba diving are excellent.”
