Central America & Caribbean

Barbados in March

Excellent weather. When England tours for cricket, visiting fans can push up rates; check the fixture list.

BestDriest stretch, highs near 85F (29C)

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

The straight answer

March is one of the best months of the year to visit Barbados. Excellent weather. When England tours for cricket, visiting fans can push up rates; check the fixture list.

Weather: Driest stretch, highs near 85F (29C)
Crowds: 4 of 5
Prices: 5 of 5

What March is like in Barbados

March is usually the driest stretch of the year, with highs near 85F (29C), lots of sunshine and calm, clear water on the sheltered coasts. It is still high season, so hotels are busy and priced at the top. When England tours for cricket, visiting fans can push rates even higher.

March suits anyone who wants the best chance of dry, sunny days, including families on spring break and couples. Cricket fans should check the fixture list. If you are watching your budget, May gives you mostly dry weather at much lower prices.

Make the most of March

What is especially good about Barbados this month.

Driest weather of the year

March is the safest bet for unbroken beach days and clear snorkeling on the west coast.

Cricket at Kensington Oval

When international cricket is on, a day at the Oval is a lively way into Bajan culture. Check the schedule.

Oistins Fish Festival at Easter

When Easter falls in March, Oistins celebrates its fishing community with food, music and boat races.

What to pack for March

High SPF reef-safe sunscreen
A hat and sunglasses for a long day at the cricket
Snorkel mask and fins
Light, breathable beachwear

Our timing tip

Check the cricket fixture list before booking, since a touring England side can fill hotels and raise prices.

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What's on in March

Oistins Fish Festival

Easter weekend

A celebration of the fishing community in Oistins, with food, music, and boat races.

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 March, quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Barbados?

March is one of the best months of the year to visit Barbados. Excellent weather. When England tours for cricket, visiting fans can push up rates; check the fixture list.

What is the weather like in Barbados in March?

Driest stretch, highs near 85F (29C).

Is Barbados crowded in March?

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

What is happening in Barbados in March?

Oistins Fish Festival (easter weekend).