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What is Barbados like in September?

September is one of the months of highest rainfall in Barbados. Showers can be heavy but are usually very brief and you're likely to see many days full of sunshine! Although September is within the Hurricane Season, the chance of the island being hit is low as storms typically veer well north of the island.



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As you may have learned, they are closed because that's the peak of hurricane season. Many top Caribbean resorts close during Sept-Oct each year.

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The best time of year to visit Barbados is during the dry season from January through May. The worst time is during the hurricane season from August through November. The island has steady temperatures throughout the year and big swings in the amount of rainfall.

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Fast Climate Facts
  • Hottest Month: August (82 F/ 28 C)2?
  • Coldest Month: February (79 F / 26 C)
  • Wettest Month: October, 7.3 inches.
  • Windiest Month: June.
  • Most Humid Month: November, 83 percent.
  • Best Month for Swimming: September (85 F / 29 C)


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In Barbados, the driest months are from February to April. March is the driest month, recording just 1.4 inches of precipitation. February follows closely with 1.6 inches, and April with 2 inches.

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Mosquitoes are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever. Female mosquitoes need blood in order to fertilse their eggs while males feed on nectar.

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Aside from the prices, summer is the worst time for most people to visit the Caribbean. The weather can be uncomfortably hot and muggy at the best of times. More important, summer is also the hurricane season. The risk of hurricanes is especially high in August and September.

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Lying just off the coast of South America, desert-like Aruba is one of the best Caribbean islands to visit in September as it's a considerable distance from the seasonal storm belt and generally basks in sunshine year-round.

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Barbados is a Caribbean island known for its white-sand beaches and luxury resorts.

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