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Saint Michael, Barbados

Highgate

Highgate is a locality in Saint Michael, Barbados, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time13:26
13.09° N, 59.60° WElevation 51 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
The year in Highgateweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month204mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Highgate at a glance

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

Weather in Highgate

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Showers · wind 17 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct29°28°3.9 mm
Fri23 Oct29°27°3.2 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°5.9 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°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 Highgate

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score798990796654585651525866
High26°26°26°26°27°27°27°28°28°28°27°27°
Low25°25°25°25°26°26°26°26°26°26°26°25°
Rain (mm)7851376388142145167158204181101
Wet days74371116141914171512
Sea27°27°27°27°28°28°28°29°29°29°28°28°

What's on in Highgate

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Barbados seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Highgate

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Highgate

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Bathsheba 128 km ↗2015 · 142 km
5.7Bathsheba 136 km ↗2015 · 150 km
5.7Crab Hill 95 km ↗1987 · 117 km
5.7Charlotteville 102 km ↗1984 · 121 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 3 · 0 km

Fossils in Barbados
Quaternary · 3

Formations around the town

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Highgate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Highgate.
What is the hottest month in Highgate?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Highgate?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Highgate?
August is the wettest month with about 167 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Highgate?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.