January weather forecast
Silver Sands, Barbados

Being at the start of the year, January offers relatively balanced weather. The month bears witness to moderate rainfall of 63mm (2.48") observed over 13 days. The sea temperature is warm, making it ideal for aquatic excursions. Compared to February, January is slightly cooler and wetter. Bright daylight enhances the overall charm of the island while high UV index makes it imperative to use adequate sun protection.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), is Silver Sands's coldest month.

Rainfall

In Silver Sands, during January, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. In Silver Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 1238mm (48.74") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Silver Sands, in January, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: For any water activity, the surface water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and incredibly pleasant for longer durations.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Silver Sands is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of January, in Silver Sands, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:58 AST.

Sunshine

January, February, April and May, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 10. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 10 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Apply generously and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more even on cloudy days, particularly after a swim or outdoor exercise. Beware! Reflections from sand and water can intensify the Sun's UV radiation.