Central America & Caribbean

Barbados in February

The Holetown Festival celebrates the first English settlement, with parades and street fairs. Book early.

BestDry, highs near 84F (29C)

The Atlantic coast at Bathsheba, Barbados — BarbadosPhoto: Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0

The straight answer

February is one of the best months of the year to visit Barbados. The Holetown Festival celebrates the first English settlement, with parades and street fairs. Book early.

Weather: Dry, highs near 84F (29C)
Crowds: 4 of 5
Prices: 5 of 5

What February is like in Barbados

February is dry and sunny, with highs near 84F (29C), steady trade winds and calm seas on the west and south coasts. It is still high season, with full hotels and top prices. The Holetown Festival fills the west coast town with street fairs, music and parades around the anniversary of the 1627 English landing.

February suits families on midterm breaks, couples and anyone who wants reliable beach weather plus a bit of local culture. Book early. If you want similar conditions with fewer people and lower rates, look at late April or May.

Make the most of February

What is especially good about Barbados this month.

Holetown Festival

A week of street fairs, music and parades in Holetown marks the first English settlement. It is lively and family friendly.

Surf watching at Bathsheba

Winter swells roll into the east coast, and watching surfers among the huge boulders is a great half-day trip. Do not swim there.

Andromeda Botanic Gardens

Dry, breezy weather makes the hillside gardens above the east coast a pleasant walk.

What to pack for February

Reef-safe sunscreen and a sun hat
Swimwear and a quick-dry towel
Comfortable sandals for festival street fairs
A light long-sleeve layer for evenings

Our timing tip

If you want Holetown Festival week on the west coast, book your room as early as possible, since it overlaps peak season.

Book Barbados for February.

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What's on in February

Holetown Festival

February, around the anniversary of the 1627 English landing

A week of street fairs, music, and parades in Holetown, on the west coast.

Things to do in Barbados

Full guide

Harrison's Cave

A limestone cave system toured by tram, with streams, pools, and formations. A good option on a rainy day.

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St. Nicholas Abbey

A 17th-century plantation house and working rum distillery in the north, with a heritage railway.

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Mount Gay Visitor Centre

Rum tastings and history near Bridgetown, from one of the world's oldest rum brands.

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Carlisle Bay

Calm water near Bridgetown with shipwrecks for snorkeling and swimming with turtles on boat tours.

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Bathsheba and the east coast

Huge boulders and Atlantic waves, loved by surfers. Look, do not swim; the currents are dangerous.

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Oistins Friday Fish Fry

Grilled fish, music, and dancing every Friday night on the south coast. Busy but friendly.

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Beat the crowds

Go in May for dry-season weather at lower prices and with fewer visitors.
Stay on the south coast instead of the west coast for lower prices and a livelier local scene, even in peak season.
Visit Harrison's Cave and Carlisle Bay early, before cruise passengers arrive from Bridgetown.
For Crop Over, book lodging and costume bands months ahead, or visit in early July for the fetes without the final crush.

Know before you go

September and October: some hotels and restaurants close for a few weeks of annual maintenance, especially on the west coast.
After Grand Kadooment in early August, the island enters its quietest period, and some businesses take their holidays.
Public holidays, including Emancipation Day on August 1, Kadooment Day, and Independence Day on November 30, close government offices and many shops.
East-coast beaches are for viewing, not swimming: strong currents make the Atlantic side dangerous year-round.

Barbados in February, quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Barbados?

February is one of the best months of the year to visit Barbados. The Holetown Festival celebrates the first English settlement, with parades and street fairs. Book early.

What is the weather like in Barbados in February?

Dry, highs near 84F (29C).

Is Barbados crowded in February?

Barbados is busy in February, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.

What is happening in Barbados in February?

Holetown Festival (february, around the anniversary of the 1627 english landing).