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Western Barbados in May

Great month. Inside Western Barbados's best window: Dec–May (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Barbados overall
Prices
Medium
Barbados overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Western Barbados

Inside Western Barbados's best window: Dec–May (dry season).

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Western Barbados in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Western BarbadosHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Barbados overall
Low
Prices · Barbados overall
Medium

Barbados overall: Hot, still mostly dry; prices start to drop.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Western Barbados, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 8

    Jan: 8

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Inside Western Barbados's best window: Dec–May (dry season).

January: Inside Western Barbados's best window: Dec–May (dry season).

Western Barbados: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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