Barbados
Small Caribbean island of white-sand beaches, rum shops and cricket, with calm water on the west coast.
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What Barbados is like
Barbados is a small, easy-going Caribbean island with a strong British feel: cricket, afternoon tea and driving on the left. The calm west coast is lined with beaches and hotels, while the wild east coast faces the Atlantic.
Don't miss
- 01Carlisle BayA sheltered bay by Bridgetown where you can snorkel over shipwrecks.
- 02Harrison's CaveA limestone cave system you tour by tram.
- 03Oistins Friday fish fryGrilled fish, music and dancing on a Friday night.
- 04Mount Gay RumTours and tastings at one of the world's oldest rum brands.
Where to stay
- West coast (Holetown, Speightstown)Calm sea and upmarket hotels.
- South coast (St Lawrence Gap)Livelier, with bars and restaurants.
Worth knowing
Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bathsheba: the wild Atlantic coast
Photo: Postdlf · CC BY-SA 3.0
Giant boulders sit in the surf on the east coast, a world away from the calm west.
Direct flights to Barbados from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | TUI | Nov to Apr | 4,163 mi | Fares → |
| Gatwick | TUI | Nov to Mar | 4,200 mi | Fares → |
| Heathrow | British Airways · Virgin Atlantic | All year | 4,195 mi | Fares → |
| Manchester | TUI | Nov to Feb | 4,162 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Barbados by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are August, September, October.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 23° | – |
| February | 29° | 23° | – |
| March | 30° | 23° | – |
| April | 30° | 24° | – |
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| September | 31° | 25° | – |
| October | 31° | 25° | – |
| November | 30° | 24° | – |
| December | 30° | 24° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Bridgetown). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You don't need a visa. You're told how long you can stay when you arrive.
- Fill in the immigration and customs form online before you arrive, and have a return or onward ticket.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's Barbados travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.