Saint Joseph, Barbados
Bathsheba
Bathsheba is a village in Saint Joseph, Barbados, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,521 (2012). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population1,521
Local time12:33
13.21° N, 59.53° WElevation 69 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 26°
Rain this month270mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bathsheba at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 17:3611 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:04Next holiday30 NovemberIndependence DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in September
Coolest month24°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthAugust
219 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
49 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Bathsheba
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 16 km/h · humidity 75%
Today22 Oct29°27°14.2 mm
Fri23 Oct29°27°3.2 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°4.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°7.2 mm
Mon26 Oct29°27°2 mm
Tue27 Oct29°27°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°26°13.6 mm
Fri30 Oct28°26°18.6 mm
Sat31 Oct28°27°10.2 mm
When to go to Bathsheba
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 80 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 67 | 54 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 52 | 59 | 67 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 102 | 66 | 49 | 84 | 116 | 182 | 191 | 219 | 207 | 270 | 236 | 132 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Bathsheba
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
Naniki5FX3+M26, Surinam · 2.7 km
4 showsMonuments and museums in Bathsheba
Outdoors around Bathsheba
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Hackletons CliffViewpoints
1.2 kmSandy Lane - Green Monkey Golf CourseGolf courses
2.5 kmApes Hill Golf ClubGolf courses
2.5 kmFranz Phillips Memorial Picture HoleViewpoints
3.5 kmFreights BayDive site
18 kmNature around Bathsheba
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Barbados seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bathsheba
Earthquakes around Bathsheba
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195019magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record17within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Bathsheba 128 km ↗2015 · 128 km
5.7Bathsheba 136 km ↗2015 · 136 km
5.7Crab Hill 95 km ↗1987 · 102 km
5.7Charlotteville 102 km ↗1984 · 136 km
Tropical storms · Bathsheba
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km
Quaternary · 1
Formations around the town
Bathsheba from above
Around Bathsheba26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Long Pond RiverNature5.5 kmBruce Vale RiverNature5.0 kmJoes River (Barbabos)Nature0.7 kmAnimal Flower CaveNature17 kmConstitution RiverNature16 kmIndian RiverNature16 kmBarbadosNature6.8 kmCulpepper IslandNature10 kmMount HillabyMountain6.2 kmHackletons CliffMountain1.1 kmFarley HillMountain9.3 kmChalky MountMountain2.8 kmCongor RocksMountain5.6 kmPico TeneriffeMountain9.1 kmFreights BayDive site18 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyMuseum10 kmSt. Nicholas Abbey Heritage RailwayMuseum9.9 kmCherry Tree HillStation9.4 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyStation9.9 kmCroquet Lawn HaltStation10 kmBridgetownPlace15 kmThe CranePlace15 kmSpeightstownPlace14 kmHoletownPlace12 kmWhite HillPlace6.0 kmHastingsPlace17 km
Getting to Bathsheba
Grantley Adams International AirportBGI
16 kmHewanorra International AirportUVF
165 kmArgyle International AirportSVD
176 kmCherry Tree HillRailway station
9.4 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyRailway station
9.9 kmCroquet Lawn HaltRailway station
10 kmPlaces near Bathsheba
Places with a climate like Bathsheba
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Georgetown
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28° / 26°Feb–Apr
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bathsheba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bathsheba.
What is the hottest month in Bathsheba?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bathsheba?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bathsheba?
August is the wettest month with about 219 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bathsheba?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.