Barbados Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Barbados has very warm weather with an average daily temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F), which reaches highs of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and lows of 26.5°C (79.7°F). The island experiences high humidity levels, averaging 82.5%. August falls within Barbados’ wet season, with an average precipitation of 2.31 inches. There is a 64.5% chance of rain, which covers the island on an average of 26 days in the month. The island nation experiences strong winds in August, with an average speed of 30.7 km/h (19.1 mph) and gusts up to 33.1 km/h (20.6 mph). Despite the rain, there are still many sunny days in Barbados in August, with an average cloud cover of 57.8%. The island has an average of 18.7 miles of visibility and a high UV index of 9.4, indicating a very high risk of damage to unprotected skin, eyes, and the immune system, so it is important to take appropriate sun protection measures.
What is the temperature in Barbados in August?
Average air temperature in Barbados is 28.5°C (83.2°F) in August. The outside temperature in Barbados feels like 33.4°C (92.1°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30.6°C (87.1°F) and feels like 38.5°C (101.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 26.5°C (79.6°F) which feels like 28.1°C (82.7°F).
How hot is Barbados in August?
The hot temperature in August in Barbados rises to 31.9°C (89.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 82.5% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 41.5 °C (106.7°F). The average maximum temp in Barbados is 30.6°C (106.7°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Barbados in August?
The coldest temp in Barbados in August drops to 25°C (77°F) during the cold nights. With 30.7km/h (19.1mph) winds and 82.5% humidity it feels like 25°C (77°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 26.5°C (79.6°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Barbados in August?
Yes, it rains for 26 days in Barbados in August averaging 2.31 mm of precipitation. Barbados has a 64.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Barbados throughout August?
Barbados has 2.31 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.
Is Barbados windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Barbados during August is 30.7km/h (19.1mph) and average windgust is 33.1km/h (20.6mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 89.5km/h (55.6mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Barbados in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Barbados.
What are the humidity levels in Barbados in August?
The average humidity levels in Barbados in August are 82.5%. Daily humidity levels in Barbados range from 77% to 89.9% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Barbados in August?
Barbados has 12 hours 32 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Barbados in August is at 5:45:58 and the sunset is at 18:18:47.
What is the cloud coverage in Barbados in August?
Clouds cover 57.8% of the sky on average throughout August in Barbados. The cloud coverage ranges from 39.2% to 81.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Barbados?
The average UV index in Barbados is 9.4 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Barbados in August?
The average solar radiation is 277.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Barbados during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 112.3 W/m2 to 317.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Barbados?
The average solar energy during August in Barbados is 24 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 9.5 MJ/m2, to 27.5 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Barbados in August?
Yes, there is a 55.5% risk for severe weather in Barbados in August.
What is the air pressure in Barbados in August?
On average the air pressure in Barbados in August is 1012.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007 mb to 1016 mb.
What is the visibility in Barbados in August?
The average daylight visibility in Barbados in August is 18.7 km (11.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 12 km (7.5 miles) to 27.9 km (17.3 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Barbados in August?
The average dew point in Barbados during August is 25.1°C (77.2°F).
Where is the data for Barbados climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Barbados in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- GRANTLEY ADAMS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BB
- C6FV8 (maritime)
- TBPB