St James Weather

The weather is guaranteed not to let you down on a St James holiday. Year round temperatures in St James average around 28C even during the winter months. The hottest summer months are from May until October when temperatures regularly reach over 31C. The peak season on St James is from December to April when the temperature will be slightly cooler, although only by a few degrees. All year round you can expect the sun to be shining down for at least eight hours per day. The climate in St James is dry and warm, tropical rainstorms may occur between June to October and are spectacular but very short lived.

 

As you would expect from a tropical island paradise, St James is a beach lovers dream. The high year round 25C water temperatures are ideal for diving, windsurfing and snorkelling. Barbadians actually complain if the sea temperature dips below 25C. The warm dry climate is excellent if you love playing golf, which the island is world famous for. The weather in St James means you will never have to wear anything other than light clothing, even in the evening. Warm balmy evenings are perfect for strolling around and dining out in the open air restaurants or sipping cool drinks on the terraces.

 

Many holiday makers choose the winter months as the ideal time for a holiday in St James. Festive holidays are very popular due to the warm sunny weather; spend Christmas day relaxing on St James before dining on fresh seafood. The warm weather in St James during the Easter holidays is also perfect for a family holiday and gentle sea breezes will drift in to take the edge off the 28C temperature. Whenever you visit St James you can expect clear blue skies, sunny days and high temperatures.