Do hurricanes hit Barbados?

Barbados isn’t completely immune to hurricanes but far fewer storms have hit this southern Caribbean nation than other islands.

What is the rainiest month in Barbados?

As summer ends in many places around the world, warm temperatures continue in Barbados with daily highs around 30°C / 86°F. Right in the middle of the rainy season, October is typically the rainiest month in Barbados. It’s also one of the most humid.

When was the last time a hurricane hit Barbados?

August 3, 2012 – Hurricane Ernesto passes 35 mi (56 km) northwest of Barbados, though despite its proximity, brings generally minimal effects to the island. August 18, 2017 – Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a storm.

Is Barbados always windy?

The climate in Barbados is hot, oppressive, extremely windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 75°F to 87°F and is rarely below 72°F or above 89°F.

Are there sharks in Barbados?

Barbados: Sharks Rest assured that there are no sharks close to shore off Barbados and therefore no reports of any shark attacks. Some species of shark are caught out to sea by local fishermen.

What’s the worst month for hurricanes?

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is September 10, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October.

What coast is best in Barbados?

West Coast is the best… Where the rugged east boasts crashing waves, stunning cliffs and all the naturally dazzling flora and fauna of Barbados. The west is much more urbanised and tourism driven. Largely thanks to its pristine beaches, warm Caribbean Sea waters and the location of the island’s capital Bridgetown.

Has Barbados ever had a tsunami?

On July 24th 1939, the eruption of Kick ’em Jenny submarine volcano generated a 2m tsunami noticed in northern Grenada, the southern Grenadines and Barbados.