Central America & Caribbean

Barbados in September

Peak hurricane season and one of the rainiest months. Some hotels close for annual maintenance.

Think twiceWet and humid, highs near 88F (31C)

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

The straight answer

September is a month to think twice about visiting Barbados. Peak hurricane season and one of the rainiest months. Some hotels close for annual maintenance.

Weather: Wet and humid, highs near 88F (31C)
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Prices: 1 of 5

What September is like in Barbados

September is peak hurricane season and one of the rainiest months. It is wet and humid, with highs near 88F (31C), heavy showers and sticky nights. Barbados usually sits outside the main storm track, but it is not immune. Some hotels and restaurants, especially on the west coast, close for annual maintenance. Prices are at rock bottom.

This is the month to avoid for most travelers, especially families with fixed school-holiday dates. It only suits flexible, budget travelers who accept the storm risk and buy good insurance. For good weather at fair prices, choose May instead.

Make the most of September

What is especially good about Barbados this month.

Lowest prices of the year

Hotels that stay open offer their deepest discounts of the year.

Empty beaches

Between showers, the south and west coast beaches are almost deserted.

Rainy-day rum tours

The Mount Gay Visitor Centre near Bridgetown is a good indoor option on wet afternoons.

What to pack for September

A reliable rain jacket
Quick-dry clothes and sandals
A dry bag for your phone
Insect repellent

Our timing tip

Check that your hotel and favorite restaurants are open before booking, since many close for a few weeks of maintenance in September.

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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 September, quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Barbados?

September is a month to think twice about visiting Barbados. Peak hurricane season and one of the rainiest months. Some hotels close for annual maintenance.

What is the weather like in Barbados in September?

Wet and humid, highs near 88F (31C).

Is Barbados crowded in September?

September is one of the quieter months in Barbados; most sights can be done without long waits.