Saint Michael, Barbados
Bridgetown
Bridgetown is a capital city in Saint Michael, Barbados, close to the sea. It has a population of about 98,511 (2025). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population98,511
Local time10:39
13.11° N, 59.62° WElevation 10 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month203mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bridgetown at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 17:3711 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · 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 month25°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthAugust
167 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
37 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Monuments nearby2+
1 of them World Heritage
How Bridgetown has grown
People living in the built-up area (82 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
-3%158k in 1975 → 153k in 2025Weather in Bridgetown
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 14 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct29°28°3.9 mm
Fri23 Oct29°28°3.2 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°5.9 mm
Sun25 Oct29°27°5.6 mm
Mon26 Oct29°27°5.1 mm
Tue27 Oct28°27°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct29°27°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°26°12.7 mm
Fri30 Oct28°26°18 mm
Sat31 Oct29°27°6.8 mm
When to go to Bridgetown
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 | 78 | 88 | 89 | 78 | 66 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 51 | 51 | 57 | 65 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 78 | 50 | 37 | 63 | 88 | 142 | 145 | 167 | 158 | 203 | 180 | 100 |
| 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 Bridgetown
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bridgetown
UNESCO1.4 km
Garrison Historic Area
6.1 km
Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
Museum3.4 km
Barbados Museum & Historical SocietyBuilt 1993More museums: Barbados National Archives · Caribbean Wax Museum · Nidhe Israel Museum · Old Fire Station · The Cricket Legends of Barbados Inc.
Outdoors around Bridgetown
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Rascals Water ParkWater parks
1.3 kmBeachViewpoints
1.7 kmSandy Lane - Green Monkey Golf CourseGolf courses
2.5 kmApes Hill Golf ClubGolf courses
2.5 kmRepublic atmViewpoints
3.2 kmFreights BayDive site
11 kmNature around Bridgetown
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Barbados seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bridgetown
Earthquakes around Bridgetown
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195015magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record17within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Bathsheba 128 km ↗2015 · 143 km
5.7Crab Hill 95 km ↗1987 · 116 km
5.7Charlotteville 102 km ↗1984 · 122 km
5.6Oistins 134 km ↓2026 · 140 km
Tsunamis · Bridgetown
TSTropical Storm Bret (2023)77 km · 102 km/hC5Hurricane Dorian (2019)24 km · 83 km/hC4Hurricane Harvey (2017)2 km · 74 km/hC5Hurricane Matthew (2016)38 km · 93 km/hC2Hurricane Ernesto (2012)56 km · 74 km/hC2Hurricane Tomas (2010)18 km · 111 km/hC1Hurricane Claudette (2003)22 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Jerry (2001)63 km · 83 km/hC3Hurricane Marilyn (1995)99 km · 130 km/hTSTropical Storm Debby (1994)91 km · 83 km/hC4Hurricane Joan:miriam (1988)82 km · 74 km/hC3Hurricane Emily (1987)79 km · 74 km/hC5Hurricane Allen (1980)60 km · 204 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Erdiston Teachers' Training CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1948
University of the West IndiesUniversity or college · founded 1948
Barbados Community CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1968
Ross University School of MedicineUniversity or college · founded 1978
American University of BarbadosUniversity or college · founded 2011
Bridgetown International University, Bridgetown International University School of MedicineUniversity or college · founded 2017
Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and HydrologyResearch institute · founded 1967
Bridgetown from above
Around Bridgetown27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Constitution RiverNature1.4 kmIndian RiverNature0.9 kmLong Pond RiverNature17 kmBruce Vale RiverNature18 kmJoes River (Barbabos)Nature16 kmMiami Beach, BarbadosNature10 kmBarbadosNature11 kmWorthing BeachNature5.7 kmMount HillabyMountain12 kmHackletons CliffMountain15 kmFarley HillMountain18 kmChalky MountMountain14 kmCongor RocksMountain17 kmPico TeneriffeMountain20 kmFreights BayDive site11 kmGarrison Historic AreaMonument1.4 kmGraeme Hall Nature SanctuaryMonument6.0 kmBarbados Museum & Historical SocietyMuseum3.4 kmCherry Tree HillStation19 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyStation19 kmCroquet Lawn HaltStation19 kmBathshebaPlace15 kmThe CranePlace19 kmSpeightstownPlace16 kmHoletownPlace9.0 kmWhite HillPlace13 kmHastingsPlace4.4 km
Getting to Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International AirportBGI
15 kmHewanorra International AirportUVF
160 kmArgyle International AirportSVD
166 kmCherry Tree HillRailway station
19 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyRailway station
19 kmCroquet Lawn HaltRailway station
19 kmPlaces near Bridgetown
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bridgetown?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bridgetown.
What is the hottest month in Bridgetown?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bridgetown?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bridgetown?
August is the wettest month with about 167 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bridgetown?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.