Christ Church, Barbados
Oistins
Oistins is a village in Christ Church, Barbados, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,285. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population2,285
Local time10:55
13.07° N, 59.55° WElevation 37 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month213mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Oistins at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 17:3611 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
173 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
38 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Monuments nearby2+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Oistins
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°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 Oistins
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 | 79 | 89 | 90 | 79 | 66 | 54 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 52 | 58 | 65 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 82 | 53 | 38 | 66 | 93 | 146 | 150 | 173 | 164 | 213 | 189 | 106 |
| 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 Oistins
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Oistins
Outdoors around Oistins
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 kmRascals Water ParkWater parks
1.3 kmSandy Lane - Country Club Golf CourseGolf courses
1.8 kmSandy Lane - Green Monkey Golf CourseGolf courses
2.5 kmRepublic atmViewpoints
3.2 kmFreights BayDive site
2.3 kmNature around Oistins
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Barbados seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Oistins
Earthquakes around Oistins
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195016magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record16within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Bathsheba 128 km ↗2015 · 140 km
5.7Bathsheba 136 km ↗2015 · 147 km
5.7Crab Hill 95 km ↗1987 · 117 km
5.7Charlotteville 102 km ↗1984 · 121 km
Tropical storms · Oistins
Oistins from above
Around Oistins27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Constitution RiverNature7.9 kmIndian RiverNature8.3 kmLong Pond RiverNature20 kmBruce Vale RiverNature20 kmJoes River (Barbabos)Nature16 kmMiami Beach, BarbadosNature1.4 kmBarbadosNature9.1 kmWorthing BeachNature4.0 kmMount HillabyMountain16 kmHackletons CliffMountain15 kmFarley HillMountain23 kmChalky MountMountain16 kmCongor RocksMountain14 kmPico TeneriffeMountain24 kmFreights BayDive site2.3 kmGarrison Historic AreaMonument7.9 kmGraeme Hall Nature SanctuaryMonument3.4 kmBarbados Museum & Historical SocietyMuseum6.2 kmCherry Tree HillStation23 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyStation23 kmCroquet Lawn HaltStation24 kmBridgetownPlace9.0 kmBathshebaPlace16 kmThe CranePlace11 kmSpeightstownPlace23 kmHoletownPlace16 kmWhite HillPlace16 km
Getting to Oistins
Grantley Adams International AirportBGI
6 kmHewanorra International AirportUVF
169 kmArgyle International AirportSVD
174 kmCherry Tree HillRailway station
23 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyRailway station
23 kmCroquet Lawn HaltRailway station
24 kmPlaces near Oistins
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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 Oistins?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oistins.
What is the hottest month in Oistins?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Oistins?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oistins?
August is the wettest month with about 173 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Oistins?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.