The climate of Baxters
Along the coasts of
Barbados, a quaint location known as
Baxters resides. As situated in the tropics, Baxters experiences an Am — Tropical monsoon climate according to the Köppen climate classification. It manifests through high monthly temperature variations from 26°C (78.8°F) to 28.9°C (84°F), coupled with consistent high humidity levels around 75% to 77% throughout the year.
The rainfall is notably hefty from
June to
November, with precipitation reaching its peak in
August, where it records an average of 126mm (4.96"). One can expect the least rainfall of 13mm (0.51") in
February. Concurrently, the number of rainfall days also sees fluctuations from a low of around 11.3 days to a maximum of 26.3 days within the same period.
Visibility remains remarkably consistent at 10 km throughout the year. The place observes cloud cover varying from 37% to 49%, highest during June. On the other hand, wind speed presents a more diverse profile, with maximum average readings of 28.9km/h (18mph) in
January and the lowest of 19.4km/h (12.1mph) in
September.
The best time to visit Baxters
The ideal time to visit
Baxters would be during the first quarter of the year from
January to
March. During these months, the weather becomes relatively more pleasant. Temperatures lay around 26°C (78.8°F) to 27.4°C (81.3°F) and humidity levels stabilize around 74% to 75%. Set as the months with the least rainfall, with a range of 13mm (0.51") to 20mm (0.79"), tourists can savor longer hours of sunshine, reaching up to 8.9 hours per day.
Additionally, the number of sunshine days during this period increases from 12.8 to 14.3 days which allows for extended outdoor activities. Fewer rainfall days, fluctuating between 11.3 days to 15.1 days, also add to the allure of these months.
The worst time to visit Baxters
Visitors might want to avoid the period from
June to
November. These months witness the highest rainfall, with the heaviest deluge occurring in
August with a total rainfall of 126mm (4.96"). The occurrence of rainfall days also hikes to its highest point, at 26.3 days in
July.
Moreover, humidity soars to a high of 77% in June, making the weather uncomfortably moist. Despite higher temperatures from 28.4°C (83.1°F) to 28.9°C (84°F), the obscured sun due to increased cloud cover, also leads to a drop in sunshine hours from 8.9 hours to a minimum of 9.4 hours.
Spring weather in Baxters
Spring season in
Baxters, significantly covering the months from
March to
May, is marked by mild changes in terms of weather conditions. Average temperatures range from 26.1°C (79°F) to 28.3°C (82.9°F), creating a suitable climate for vacationing and sightseeing.
Rainfall during this transition period gradually increases from 20mm (0.79") in March to 44mm (1.73") in May. Daylight hours make a sun-soaked leap from 12.1 hours to 12.7 hours during this season. On the contrary, wind speed shows a marginal downward trend, diminishing from 25.6km/h (15.9mph) to a gentle 25.8km/h (16mph).
Summer weather in Baxters
June to
August constitute the summer months in
Baxters, characterized by high rainfall and humidity. Average temperatures during this season possess slight variations from 28.4°C (83.1°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F).
These months are marked by the heaviest precipitation, with rainfall tallying from 63mm (2.48") to 126mm (4.96"). However, the duration of daylight lingers between 12.8 and 12.6 hours, accompanied by a range of sunshine hours between 8.9 hours and 10.2 hours.
Autumn weather in Baxters
The autumn season from
September to
November in
Baxters witnesses a continued sweep of heavy rainfall, even though there's a slight decrease from 103mm (4.06") to 76mm (2.99"). Average temperatures express a range from 28.9°C (84°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F).
Daylight hours start to decrease from 12.2 hours to 11.5 hours, while the average wind speed slows down from 19.4km/h (12.1mph) to 23.8km/h (14.8mph). The rate of sunshine hours also experiences a downward curve from 9.4 hours to 7.6 hours.
Winter weather in Baxters
The colder months spanning
December to
February in
Baxters are comfortably warm, with average temperatures dropping to a range from 27.6°C (81.7°F) to 26°C (78.8°F).
On the brighter side, the weather experiences a considerable decrease in rainfall to 30mm (1.18") and 17mm (0.67"). Baxters enjoys an average of 11.4 hours to 11.7 hours of daylight during these months. Despite the seasonal shift, wind speed picks up the pace from 26.9km/h (16.7mph) to 28.3km/h (17.6mph), bringing in a crisp air ideal for outdoor leisure.
Weather in January
In the heart of winter,
Baxters,
Barbados radiates with warmth, accompanied by moderately high humidity and frequent rainfall. When compared to
February,
January experiences slightly higher temperatures, creating an overbearing sensation of warmth.
Weather in January »Weather in February
February in
Baxters,
Barbados offers a distinct blend of fairly high temperatures, increased levels of light, and reduced rainfall compared to
January. The climate moderates slightly, resulting in marginally less windy weather than the preceding month.
Weather in February » Weather in March
Moving on to
March, the island of
Barbados sees slight shifts in some weather elements as compared to
February. The length of daylight increases marginally, and the number of rain days shows a slight uptick. The wind intensity varies only slightly, hitting an average speed of about 25.6km/h (15.9mph).
Weather in March »
Weather in April
As islanders maneuver through the month of
April,
Baxters receives marginally more rain than
March alongside displaying an increased atmospheric pressure reading of nearly 1014 millibars. Despite a rise in the number of raindays, there's a noticeable increase in hours of sunshine garnered in the daytime.
Weather in April »Weather in May
May in
Baxters,
Barbados, brings along a noticeable shift in weather with an increase in rainfall, measured at about 44 millimeters. This month marks a transition into summer with extended daylight hours, averaging around 12.7 hours.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June witnesses a notable leap in
Baxters' weather pattern with 63 millimeters of rainfall, elevating it to one of the wettest months of the year. This increase in precipitation signals the arrival of the peak wet season across the island coupled with increased cloud coverage.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
The peak of summer in
Baxters,
Barbados is characterized by the highest monthly rainfall, with
July experiencing precipitation volume at approximately 85 millimeters. With a relatively high UV index of 7, protective sun care remains essential for outdoor activities.
Weather in July »Weather in August
Moving into
August,
Baxters witnesses an all-time high with regards to rainfall amounts as it ascends steeply to 126 millimeters. Consequently, there's an apparent rise in the number of rainy days, making it the month with the highest rainfall throughout the year.
Weather in August »Weather in September
September advances with a slight relief in
Baxters,
Barbados, as the rainfall shows a decrease from the previous month. Nevertheless, the weather conditions are predominantly humid and damp, indicative of the prevailing wet season.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
As
October unfolds in
Baxters,
Barbados, there's a decline in rainfall while the wind speed experiences a slight boost. A decrease in precipitation and the persistence of an average UV index facilitate the onset of mild weather conditions.
Weather in October »Weather in November
November in
Baxters presents a further reduction in rainfall while maintaining relatively high temperatures and humidity. While the number of sunshine hours decreases, the city remains generously lit. The average wind speed maintains a mild momentum, recorded at 23.8km/h (14.8mph).
Weather in November » Weather in December
Closing the year,
December in
Baxters,
Barbados, bears significantly less rainfall and windier conditions with gusts reaching speeds up to 27.5km/h (17.1mph). The dramatic decrease in rainfall marks the arrival of the dry season, despite somewhat higher cloud coverage.
Weather in December »