Climate Insights for Bridgetown

The climate in Bridgetown is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 536mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 94mm of rainfall. Bridgetown is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Bridgetown sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Bridgetown is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 536mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 94mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 21mm. That's 73mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Bridgetown is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Bridgetown, which began on June 21, 2026. Bridgetown is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Bridgetown is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bridgetown based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.