Saint Peter, Barbados
Speightstown
Speightstown is a village in Saint Peter, Barbados, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,634. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population3,634
Local time11:46
13.25° N, 59.64° WElevation 9 mUTC−4 · Atlantic Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month212mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Speightstown at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:51 · 17:3711 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 month25°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthAugust
176 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
39 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Speightstown
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 8 km/h · humidity 78%
Today22 Oct29°27°9.3 mm
Fri23 Oct29°28°4.3 mm
Sat24 Oct29°28°3.3 mm
Sun25 Oct30°27°4.5 mm
Mon26 Oct30°27°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct29°27°5.9 mm
Wed28 Oct29°28°
Thu29 Oct29°27°15.1 mm
Fri30 Oct28°27°17.1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°27°5.4 mm
When to go to Speightstown
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 | 50 | 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) | 80 | 51 | 39 | 65 | 89 | 148 | 154 | 176 | 167 | 212 | 186 | 103 |
| 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 Speightstown
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Speightstown
More museums: Arlington House
Outdoors around Speightstown
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
BeachViewpoints
1.7 kmSandy Lane - Green Monkey Golf CourseGolf courses
2.5 kmApes Hill Golf ClubGolf courses
2.5 kmBeachViewpoints
3.5 kmNature around Speightstown
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Barbados seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Speightstown
Earthquakes around Speightstown
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195017magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record17within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Bathsheba 128 km ↗2015 · 137 km
5.7Bathsheba 136 km ↗2015 · 144 km
5.7Crab Hill 95 km ↗1987 · 102 km
5.7Charlotteville 102 km ↗1984 · 136 km
Tropical storms · Speightstown
Speightstown from above
Around Speightstown25 places to see, do and reach nearby
Animal Flower CaveNature9.9 kmLong Pond RiverNature9.6 kmBruce Vale RiverNature10 kmConstitution RiverNature17 kmIndian RiverNature17 kmJoes River (Barbabos)Nature13 kmHeywoods BeachNature1.3 kmHarrison ReefsNature7.7 kmMount HillabyMountain7.9 kmHackletons CliffMountain14 kmFarley HillMountain6.5 kmChalky MountMountain11 kmCongor RocksMountain19 kmPico TeneriffeMountain9.1 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyMuseum6.4 kmSt. Nicholas Abbey Heritage RailwayMuseum6.7 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyStation6.7 kmCherry Tree HillStation6.9 kmCroquet Lawn HaltStation6.7 kmBridgetownPlace16 kmBathshebaPlace14 kmHoletownPlace7.1 kmWhite HillPlace8.0 kmHastingsPlace20 kmGreenlandPlace7.2 km
Getting to Speightstown
Grantley Adams International AirportBGI
26 kmHewanorra International AirportUVF
151 kmArgyle International AirportSVD
163 kmSt. Nicholas AbbeyRailway station
6.7 kmCherry Tree HillRailway station
6.9 kmCroquet Lawn HaltRailway station
6.7 kmPlaces near Speightstown
Places with a climate like Speightstown
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
28° / 26°Feb–Apr
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28° / 26°Feb–Apr
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28° / 26°Feb–Apr
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28° / 26°Feb–Apr
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Speightstown?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Speightstown.
What is the hottest month in Speightstown?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Speightstown?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Speightstown?
August is the wettest month with about 176 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Speightstown?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.