October Weather in Barbados - 2025

Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port with colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison's Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport.

Barbados, an island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, situated about 100 Miles (161 km) east of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Roughly triangular in shape, the island measures some 20 Miles (32 km) from northwest to southeast and about 15 Miles (24 km) from east to west at its widest point.

Fishing has always been part of the island's basic economy, and the government has supported the industry with modernization programs. Agricultural production remains dominated by large farm units, As a result, there has been significant growth in food production (vegetables, fruits, and livestock), mainly for local consumption. High-quality sea island cotton is also grown. The growth of tropical flowers and foliage has also proved profitable.

The island of Barbados is divided into 11 parishes (similar to states or provinces), each with its own unique character and special attractions. They include:

• St.Lucy
• St.Peter
• St.Andrew
• St.James
• St.Joseph
• St.George
• St.Thomas
• St.John
• St.Michael
• St.Philips
• Christ Church

October weather in Barbados

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in October in Barbados, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if October is comfortable or humid

Generally, October in Barbados will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 78°F / 26°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the night temperature, and the high humidity level.

Barbados has its share of rainy days in October. You can expect around 22 rainy days, with on average 7.7 inches / 195 mm of rain during the whole month.

But remember that rain can be short and heavy for many tropical locations, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

October weather in Barbados in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in October in Barbados, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Barbados in October

Generally, you can expect in October an average temperature of 78°F / 26°C during the day and an average of 78°F / 26°C during the night. In October, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 80°F / 27°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 75°F / 24°C.

When looking at the whole year, January, February and March are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. September is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. And equal to November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78°F / 26°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August, September, October and November are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. January, February and March are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. And equal to November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Barbados each month:

- Can you expect rain in October in Barbados?

Generally, you can expect about 22 rain days in October, with on average 7.7 inches / 195 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, March is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 1.1 inches / 29 mmmm. October is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 7.7 inches / 195 mmmm. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is a lot more than September, which sees around 6 inches / 152 mm of rain. And a lot more than November, which sees around 6.6 inches / 167 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, April is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 10 days. October is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 21 and 22 days. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is slightly more than September, which sees around 19 days of rain. And almost equal to November, which sees around 21 days of rain

There is one thing that is important to know, in many tropical destinations rain can be short and heavy, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

- What will the water temperature be in Barbados for October

You can expect in October, the water temperature for Barbados to be between 86°F / 30°C and 82°F / 28°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

September has the highest water temperature, with an average of between 86°F / 30°C and 87°F / 31°C. January, February and March And have the lowest water temperature, with around 82°F / 28°C. When comparing the water temperature from October with the month before and after, October has a water temperature almost equal to September, with a water temperature of an average of between 86°F / 30°C and 87°F / 31°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from November, that is around 84°F / 29°C.

- Can you expect in October a lot of sunny days in Barbados

Generally, you can expect around 9 sunny days in October and around 15 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, March is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 19 and 20 sunny days. November is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days. When comparing October with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to September, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days. And almost equal to November, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Barbados. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. October is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 7 cloudy days. February is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing October with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to September, with around 5 cloudy days. And almost equal to November, with around 6 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in October in Barbados?

Generally, October in Barbados will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Barbados to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "extremely uncomfortable" (extremely humid). When comparing October with the month before and after, this is almost equal to September, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "extremely uncomfortable" (extremely humid). And almost equal to November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very uncomfortable" (very high humidity)

What to do in Barbados in October

Barbados has notable places that are worthwhile visiting:

• The Beaches: Accra beach, Sandy Lane beach, Barbados Black Pearl Jolly Roger 1, Bath beach, Mullins beach, Maxwell Beach, Batts Rock Beach
• Gardening/Nature: Andromeda Botanic Gardens, Hunte's Garden
• Arts & Crafts: The Barbados Art Gallery
• History/Bookstore: The Barbados Museum
• The National Library Service and The Barbados Department of Archives.

Is it humid in Barbados in October?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Barbados in October. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in October in Barbados, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Barbados during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of October, you can expect that Barbados will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is not a lot of difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months.

Is October a good time to go to Barbados?

Trying to answer the question of whether October is a good time to go to Barbados is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Barbados in October, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In October, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. But due to the extreme humidity it can feel extremely uncomfortable. During the night, it will be around 78°F / 26°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 9 sunny days and 15 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 22 rainy days, with on average 7.7 inches / 195 mm of rain during October. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that October in Barbados is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Barbados in October?

In Barbados, it does not rain all day in October. You can expect around 22 rainy days, with on average 7.7 inches / 195 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Barbados, there are, on average 9 sunny days and 15 partly sunny days in October. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

And, as for many tropical locations, rain can be short and heavy. This applies particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

Is October the rainiest month in Barbados?

October is the month with the most rainy days, and it is the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Barbados, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

October is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 22 days with rain. April is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 10 days.

October is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 7.7 inches / 195 mm of rain. April is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 1.1 inches / 29 mm of rain.

Is October the most sunniest month in Barbados?

October is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Barbados, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

March is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 9 sunny days, and 15 partly suny days. November is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

January and March are months with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While October is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. February is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While October is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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• Weather in Barbados for March
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• Weather in Barbados for May
• Weather in Barbados for June
• Weather in Barbados for July
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• Weather in Barbados for September
• Weather in Barbados for November
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