Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
St. James, Barbados in January
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
63mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare St. James, Barbados with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is close to St. James' usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January63mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of St. James' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.5 hours average sun
January is part of a consistently bright year-round pattern, so sunny days are a steady part of the climate.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is below St. James' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January79 weather score
January scores above St. James' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in St. James, Barbados
Marriott
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