Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
81
Very good
Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Compare St. James, Barbados with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March30°C average high
March 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.
March37mm average rain
March is one of St. James' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
March8.4 hours average sun
March 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.
March27°C average sea
March is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
March81 weather score
March 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.
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