Barbados or Jamaica in February?
On climate data, Barbados comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
BarbadosPhoto: Barry haynes · CC BY-SA 4.0
JamaicaPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Barbados | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 27 °C | 28 °C |
| Average daily low | 26 °C | 24 °C |
| Sea | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| Rainy days | 4 rainy days (est.) ★ | 9 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 75 % | 72 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Barbados is drier, with about 5 fewer rainy days.
Barbados or Jamaica in February: the short answer
In February, Barbados comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Barbados 92/100 vs Jamaica 81/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Barbados averages a climate score of 73/100, Jamaica 62/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about 27 °C in Barbados and 28 °C in Jamaica — warmer in Jamaica. Average daily lows are around 26 °C versus 24 °C.
On rain, Barbados sees about 4 rainy days in February and Jamaica about 9 — drier in Barbados. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 27 °C at Barbados and 27 °C at Jamaica. Over the year, Barbados is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Jamaica in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for Barbados and September for Jamaica.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Barbados records roughly 156 rainy days and Jamaica about 220 — the drier of the two overall is Barbados. At their sunniest, Barbados reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (April) and Jamaica about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Barbados is at its best in January, February, March and April, while Jamaica peaks in January, February, March and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Barbados scores higher in February (Barbados 97 vs Jamaica 90).
City breaks: Barbados scores higher in February (Barbados 91 vs Jamaica 78).
Active & hiking: Barbados scores higher in February (Barbados 77 vs Jamaica 63).
Family: Barbados scores higher in February (Barbados 96 vs Jamaica 87).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Barbados leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Barbados carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.