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UV climate of Barbados: overview

Barbados stretches from 13.1073° to 13.1073° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.9 in Bridgetown (peak in August), while in Bridgetown the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.9.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical1 7.9 8.7 9.4 9.8 9.8 9.7 9.7 9.9 9.7 9.2 8.5 7.9 9.9

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Barbados (highest UV)

Cities with the mildest sun

When do you need SPF in Barbados?

Using Bridgetown as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Barbados

What is the highest UV index in Barbados?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.9 — in Bridgetown around August. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Barbados is the sunniest?

Bridgetown (peak ≈ 9.9), followed by
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. The mildest sun is in Bridgetown (max ≈ 9.9).

When is SPF needed in Barbados?

In Bridgetown and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Barbados?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.9. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.